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

USD 67,000.00

• 100,000.

00 per year Posted 13 Sep 2026 Closes 13 Oct 2026 Reference

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Job Details Job Description:

Cost Accountant |

Ludington, MI Salary Range:

$67,000

• $100,000 depending on experience Are you a meticulous 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 fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in Ludington 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 Ludington 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 budgeting and forecasting processes with cost data. Participate in make-or-buy analysis and capital expenditure evaluations. Identify cost reduction opportunities and track their implementation. Reconcile inventory accounts and resolve discrepancies. Recommended Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 3+ years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation methods. Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills. Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling for production costs. Bonus Qualifications Experience with ERP system implementation or optimization Advanced Excel modeling skills, including Power Query and Power Pivot Certification in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems Job Titles That Should Apply Cost Accountant, Cost Analyst, Financial Analyst

• Costing, Senior Cost Accountant, Manager of 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
• Data
• Offers
• Accountants
• Inventory
• Cost Reduction
• Support
• Modeling
• Capital
• Valuation
• Lean Manufacturing
• Driving
• Variance Analysis
• Six Sigma
• Financial Modeling
• Analysis
• ERP
• Visualization
• Salary
• Hiring
• Partnerships
• Recruiting
• Compensation
• Data Visualization
• Optimization
• SAP
• Forecasting
• Manufacturing
• Tableau
• Budgeting
• Excel
• Power BI
• Oracle
• Preparation
• Accounting
• Finance

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• 100,000.

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