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Cost Accountant (Contract) (Detroit)The HT Group • Detroit, MI, United States
Cost Accountant (Contract) (Detroit)

Cost Accountant (Contract) (Detroit)

The HT Group • Detroit, MI, United States
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The HT Group is currently partnering with a NE Detroit-based manufacturer in the search for a qualified Cost Accountant for a 4-month contract opportunity.

Contract Onsite (NE Detroit) - $35-40 / hr W2

The Cost Accountant will join a lean finance and operations team of a growing manufacturer. The roles primary objective is to ensure accuracy of product costing, manage inventory cost flows, analyze cost variances, support quarter-end / month-end close, and drive cost control initiatives. Potential conversion to a permanent cost accounting position for the right mix of experience and culture fit.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Accounting & Variance Analysis

  • Establish and update standard costs for materials, labor and overhead across products and production lines.
  • Analyze manufacturing cost variances : material usage / price, labor efficiency / variance, overhead absorption, scrap / rework.
  • Prepare monthly cost reports and variance summaries for plant leadership and finance.
  • Support product line profitability review and cost modelling for new products or process changes.

Inventory & Production Accounting

  • Perform monthly reconciliation of raw materials, WIP and finished goods : ERP vs GL, inventory valuation, obsolescence / scrap reserves.
  • Coordinate physical inventory / cycle count procedures and follow-up on discrepancies.
  • Work with operations / engineering to identify waste, process inefficiencies, cost reduction opportunities.

    • Budgeting, Forecasting & Continuous Improvement

  • Assist with annual budget preparation and quarterly cost forecasting for manufacturing operations.
  • Provide cost-impact analysis of process improvements, capital projects, design changes or new product introductions.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally (Operations, Procurement, Engineering) to drive continuous cost improvement and lean accounting practices.

    • Internal Controls & Reporting

  • Ensure cost accounting policies, standard costing and inventory valuations align with company standards (GAAP or internal).
  • Maintain documentation and support for internal / external audits relating to cost / inventory.
  • Participate in finance / operational systems improvement (ERP cost modules, dashboards, Power BI / Excel automation).

    • Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or related field. CPA, CMA, or pursuing certification is a plus.
  • Minimum 2 years of cost accounting, manufacturing finance or plant accounting experience. Experience with a highvolume manufacturing plant is preferred.
  • Experience with Sage 500 or MAS 500 ERP systems required.
  • Intermediate-to-advanced MS Excel proficiency required.
  • Experience with BOMs, workorders, routers, cost-rollups.
  • Excellent analytical skills, detail-oriented, with the ability to explain cost variances and partner with operations.
  • Ability to work in a fastpaced manufacturing environment during contract period and proactively transition to a permanent mindset.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills : will work across finance, operations, procurement, engineering.
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