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

USD 71,000.00

• 105,000.00 per year Posted 5 Sep 2026 Closes 5 Oct 2026 Reference 7XW48883 View more categories View fewer categories Job role Accountant Sector Accounting
• Public practice Experience level Qualified accountant Apply (This will open in a new window from which you will be automatically redirected to an external site after 5 seconds) Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job.

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Job Details Job Description:

Cost Accountant |

East Lansing, MI Salary Range:

$71,000

• $105,000 depending on experience Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding opportunity in {{role_field}}?

The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to building meaningful connections in manufacturing. We partner with leading companies in East Lansing seeking 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 working with companies in East Lansing that are adding Cost Accountants to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain standard product costs. Analyze manufacturing variances and provide detailed explanations. Prepare cost of goods sold and inventory reconciliations. Support the annual budgeting and forecasting processes for manufacturing costs. Identify cost reduction opportunities and track their implementation. Perform make-or-buy analysis and other special cost studies. Ensure accuracy of inventory valuation and perpetual inventory records. Recommended Qualifications Strong communication and problem-solving skills Bonus Qualifications Additional certifications or training Job Titles That Should Apply Cost Accountant, Cost Analyst, Financial Analyst

• Costing, Senior Cost Accountant, Manager
• Cost Accounting, Cost Controller, Product Cost Accountant, Manufacturing Cost Accountant, Inventory Cost Accountant, Project Cost Accountant 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
• Offers
• Accountants
• Inventory
• Cost Reduction
• Support
• Valuation
• Analysis
• Salary
• Hiring
• Partnerships
• Recruiting
• Compensation
• Forecasting
• Manufacturing
• Budgeting
• Records
• Preparation
• Accounting
• Training

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