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Sr Cost Accountant
<p>Our firm has partnered with a <strong>growing, forward-thinking manufacturing company</strong> that is looking to add a <strong>Senior Cost Accountant</strong> to their finance team. This role is ideal for an experienced senior cost accountant who enjoys digging into data, refining processes, and playing a key role in shaping financial visibility across operations.</p><p><br></p><p>The company is in the midst of several exciting initiatives aimed at improving systems, standard costing accuracy, and decision-making tools—and they’re looking for someone who thrives on both <strong>precision and progress</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Sr Cost Accountant - What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain and improve the <strong>standard cost system</strong>, ensuring accurate and meaningful product costing.</li><li>Analyze manufacturing variances, margins, and inventory valuation to drive cost transparency.</li><li>Partner with operations and finance leaders to identify opportunities for <strong>process improvement and efficiency gains</strong>.</li><li>Support <strong>change management initiatives</strong> as the organization evolves its ERP, reporting tools, and costing methodologies.</li><li>Develop dashboards and analytical tools that enhance visibility into production and financial performance.</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and continuous improvement projects related to cost and inventory control.</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054.</p>
<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CMA preferred).</li><li><strong>3+ years of cost accounting experience</strong> in a manufacturing environment.</li><li>Strong knowledge of <strong>standard costing</strong> and variance analysis.</li><li>Proven ability to navigate <strong>change management</strong>—helping teams adapt to new processes and systems.</li><li>A proactive, collaborative approach—someone who’s as comfortable on the shop floor as in the boardroom.</li></ul><p><br></p>
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  • Lansing, MI
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Our firm has partnered with a <strong>growing, forward-thinking manufacturing company</strong> that is looking to add a <strong>Senior Cost Accountant</strong> to their finance team. This role is ideal for an experienced senior cost accountant who enjoys digging into data, refining processes, and playing a key role in shaping financial visibility across operations.</p><p><br></p><p>The company is in the midst of several exciting initiatives aimed at improving systems, standard costing accuracy, and decision-making tools—and they’re looking for someone who thrives on both <strong>precision and progress</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Sr Cost Accountant - What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain and improve the <strong>standard cost system</strong>, ensuring accurate and meaningful product costing.</li><li>Analyze manufacturing variances, margins, and inventory valuation to drive cost transparency.</li><li>Partner with operations and finance leaders to identify opportunities for <strong>process improvement and efficiency gains</strong>.</li><li>Support <strong>change management initiatives</strong> as the organization evolves its ERP, reporting tools, and costing methodologies.</li><li>Develop dashboards and analytical tools that enhance visibility into production and financial performance.</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and continuous improvement projects related to cost and inventory control.</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054.</p>
  • 2025-10-30T19:23:53Z

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