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• Plainwell Area Employer The Pivot Group Location Plainwell, Michigan, United States Salary

USD 71,000.00

• 105,000.00 per year Posted 4 Sep 2026 Closes 4 Oct 2026 Reference 3W6RYYV8 View more categories View fewer categories Job role Accountant Sector Accounting
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Cost Accountant |

Plainwell, MI Salary Range:

$71,000

• $105,000 depending on experience Are you a skilled professional with a passion for analyzing costs and driving financial efficiency?

The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We are collaborating with companies in Plainwell seeking experienced Cost Accountants. We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out. The Opportunity We are collaborating with manufacturing firms in Plainwell that are seeking skilled Cost Accountants. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and are looking for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain standard product costs. Analyze manufacturing variances and provide detailed explanations. Prepare cost of goods sold and inventory valuation reports. Support the budgeting and forecasting processes with cost data. Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities. Perform make-or-buy analysis and capital expenditure justifications. Reconcile inventory accounts and investigate discrepancies. Recommended Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 3+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation. Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills. CPA or CMA certification preferred. Bonus Qualifications Additional certifications or training Job Titles That Should Apply Cost Accountant, Cost Analyst, Financial Analyst

• Costing, Senior Cost Accountant, Manager of Cost Accounting, Cost Controller, Product Cost Accountant, Inventory Accountant, Manufacturing Cost Accountant, Cost Accounting Manager Why The Pivot Group Network The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process.

Our clients are strategic-they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.

Learn more at https:

//www.thepivotgroup.org. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search-market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.

Required Skills:

• Resume
• Data
• Offers
• Accountants
• Inventory
• Cost Reduction
• Support
• Capital
• Valuation
• Driving
• Variance Analysis
• Analysis
• ERP
• Salary
• Hiring
• Partnerships
• Recruiting
• Compensation
• SAP
• Forecasting
• Manufacturing
• Budgeting
• Excel
• Oracle
• Preparation
• Accounting
• Finance

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$ 71,000.00

• 105,000.

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