Cost Accountant

Robert Half • Lapeer, MI • 10h ago

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.

Responsibilities:

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.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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