Cost Estimator (temp)

Overview Amsted Automotive, Cold Form & Finishing (CFF) Division, is seeking an experienced Cost Accountant to analyze, record, and report production costs, inventory levels, and manufacturing variances to improve profitability for our Taylor, Michigan facility. Manage, reconcile, and audit inventory, while supporting month-end closing and providing actionable data on material, labor, and overhead. Regularly perform special assignments of accounting nature. Good mathematical analysis and reasoning skills required.

What You’ll Do Cost Analysis & Variance Reporting: Monitor and report on manufacturing variances (material usage, labor efficiency, overhead absorption, scrap) and compare actual costs against standard costs, advising on improvements.

Inventory Control: Oversee inventory valuation, material flow, and reconciliation for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.

Month-End Close: Prepare journal entries, reconcile inventory accounts, and maintain accurate cost of goods sold (COGS) reporting.

Partner with engineering and manufacturing personnel to update Bills of Materials (BOMs), routing, and set standard costs.

Audit & Compliance: Support cycle counts and physical inventory audits, ensuring compliance with GAAP.

Process Improvement: Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve, maintain, or develop cost accounting systems and procedures.

Assist with physical inventories by planning, preparing and managing personnel responsible for data processing and performing final reconciliation investigations and reporting.

Assist with special projects related to the annual financial plan, fixed assets, tax reporting, cost analysis, etc., Serve as backup support for General Accounting staff, where appropriate.

Assist with month end / quarter end financial reporting to the parent company.

What You’ll Need to Succeed Bachelor’s degree in finance / accounting

Strong proficiency in ERP systems (preferably SAP) and advanced MS Excel skills.

Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment.

CPA is strongly preferred.

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills and must be able to communicate financial information and models in a concise and easy-to-comprehend manner.

What’s In It for You Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Incentive Bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Short-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Health and Wellness Reimbursement

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