Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant

The Duravent Group is a recognized global technology leader in the HVAC industry, first-to-market with innovations in venting systems. Founded in 1956, our $500 million + company is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, and has 15 locations across Canada, Mexico and the United States. Duravent leads with best-in-class design and manufacturing capabilities, world-class distribution networks, and customer-first service and support. We ensure quality and drive safety through scientifically proven materials and unequaled engineering.

Duravent acquired Grand Rapids-based Hart & Cooley in 2021. A leader in the HVAC industry since 1901, the Hart & Cooley acquisition brings a legacy of quality and service, robust manufacturing and distribution capabilities, and a suite of trusted brands into the Duravent family.

As a combined company, Duravent is uniquely positioned as the next generation leader in interior climate technology industry. Our team of passionate professionals needs you! Come join us and help us build for the future!

This Role

Our collaborative finance team is seeking a Cost Accountant. This would be a full-time, hybrid role located in Grand Rapids, MI reporting to our Cost Accounting Manager.

What You Will Do

The Cost Accountant supports Duravent's success by calculating and analyzing production costs, such as materials, labor, and overhead, manage inventory valuation, assists in budgeting and financial forecasting, and provides data-driven insights to support managerial decision-making, cost reduction initiatives, and profitability analysis. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in accounting principles to ensure accurate cost reporting and contribute to operational efficiency.

How You Will Do It

• Standard Costing: Develop, maintain, and review standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead. Assist in annual cost roll in Oracle and SAP as well as support Interco costing and reconciliation.
• Cost Analysis & Reporting: Assist on the analysis of manufacturing costs, investigate and explanation of the reasons for variances and adjustments.
• Inventory Management: Monitor and value inventory levels. Participate in quarterly E&O calculation, analysis and reporting.
• Month End and audit activities: Assist with month-end closing activities, including investigating and correcting accounting entries as needed as well as performing account reconciliations.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Support the budget and financial forecast processes.
• Collaborate with outside departments: Engineering team on new products costing. Procurement team for setting up new material costs and analyzing market variances. Operations team for monitoring and analysis production costs.
• Perform ad-hoc cost projects and analyses: Performs additional responsibilities to achieve business objectives as well as providing support to other departments.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in manufacturing cost accounting
• Familiarity with Oracle and SAP ERP (strongly preferred)
• Ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, an analytical mindset, and excellent problem-solving skills
• Hold current authorization for employment in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future (required)

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (effective day 1!)
• 401(k) with match
• Thirteen Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Personal Time Off
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance (variable per state)
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Plan

EEOC Statement

Duravent is an equal opportunity employer committed to making employment decisions solely on valid job requirements. We provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability or veteran status.