Cost Accountant, Robert Half

Robert Half

Location:
United States, Lapeer

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Description:

We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our team in Lapeer, Michigan. In this role, you will play a key part in analyzing, estimating, and managing costs for various manufacturing programs. Your expertise will help ensure cost efficiency and accuracy in pricing, while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Responsibility:

Develop and manage cost analyses for interior manufacturing programs, ensuring alignment with project requirements
collaborate with engineering, program management, account managers, and manufacturing facilities to gather necessary data
create and implement cost reduction strategies and maintain detailed reporting formats
analyze quote packages and calculate costs for all components included, ensuring accuracy and competitiveness
assess factors such as materials, labor, location, and machinery needs to determine project costs
review CAD data, blueprints, or conceptual designs to identify required tools, materials, and manufacturing operations
compile parts lists and evaluate whether to produce components in-house or outsource them based on cost efficiency
obtain and review price quotes from suppliers, ensuring accuracy and market competitiveness
finalize and present detailed quote packages to management for approval before customer submission
maintain and utilize a cost database to track project conditions and ensure consistency in pricing.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience
at least 1 year of experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment
proficiency in accounting software systems, including ERP platforms such as Epicor
strong analytical skills with the ability to compute accounting and mathematical formulas accurately
experience with estimating, quoting, and cost analysis processes
familiarity with tools such as Crystal Reports and financial reporting systems
knowledge of TS-16949 and ISO-14001 policies and procedures
excellent attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement.

What we offer:

Access to top jobs
competitive compensation and benefits
free online training
medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
eligibility to enroll in company 401(k) plan.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 30, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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