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Senior Cost Accountant

CFS

Grand Rapids, MI

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$75,000–$95,000
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Analysis Skills, Bill of Materials (BOM), Cafeteria, Capacity Management, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cook Dishes, Cost Accounting, Cost Control, Cost Modeling, Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), Data Quality, Decision Support, Detail Oriented, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Systems, Forecasting, Leadership, Manufacturing, Materials Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Operational Improvement, Operational Support, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Costing, Product Engineering, Profit & Loss, Standard Costing, Standards Development, Supply Chain Operations, Team Player, Usage Analysis
LOCATION
Grand Rapids, MI
POSTED
1 day ago
If you’re looking for a place to build a long, meaningful career, not just another job, this Senior Cost Accountant opportunity is worth your attention. This is a stable, well‑established organization with an excellent culture, exceptionally low turnover, and a genuine commitment to taking care of its people. The environment is supportive, collaborative, and grounded in respect. Our client believes great work shouldn’t come at the expense of your life. The team enjoys a strong work‑life balance, flexible hours, and a culture that values reasonable workloads over late nights. This is an on‑site role, where you’ll also have access to a fully equipped gym and a chef‑run cafeteria to support your well‑being throughout the day. This opening comes from an internal promotion, proof of the company’s dedication to developing and advancing its employees. As the Senior Cost Accountant, you’ll play a meaningful role in driving operational and financial insights while being part of a team that truly invests in its people.

The Senior Cost Accountant is responsible for leading cost accounting and operational finance activities across the organization. This role plays a critical part in driving cost visibility, margin improvement, and operational decision support within a complex manufacturing environment.

This position partners closely with operations, supply chain, engineering, and finance leadership to ensure accurate product costing, actionable financial insights, and continuous improvement in financial processes and systems.

Senior Cost Accountant Key Responsibilities:

Cost Accounting & Financial Analysis

  • Lead month-end close for cost accounting, ensuring accurate COGS and inventory valuation
  • Analyze material usage, labor efficiency, and overhead expense variances
  • Provide insights on margin performance and profitability
  • Support enterprise reporting; e.g., quarterly margin reports, USCMA and FTA, capacity planning

Standard Costing & Product Costing

  • Oversee standard cost development and annual cost roll
  • Maintain BOMs, routings, and cost structures
  • Develop cost models for new products and engineering changes

Operational Finance & Business Partnership

  • Partner with plant leadership on cost control and efficiency
  • Support forecasting and operational decision-making
  • Provide insights into scrap and production efficiency

Systems, Data & Process Improvement

  • Own ERP cost structures and data integrity
  • Drive system enhancements and reporting improvements
  • Improve processes for better accuracy and efficiency

Senior Cost Accountant Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 5–8+ years of cost accounting experience
  • Manufacturing experience required
  • Strong ERP and Excel skills
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication and collaboration across different departments
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to work On-site
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MaxSalary: USD95000
MinSalary: USD75000

About the Company

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CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/