Sr. Cost Accountant Job at Robert Half (Grand Rapids)

Sr. Cost Accountant

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Grand Rapids

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

We are looking for a Sr. Cost Accountant to lead a Contract engagement focused on strengthening manufacturing cost visibility and pricing accuracy in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This role will partner closely with operational and finance stakeholders to build a practical costing framework that better reflects labor, materials, and overhead across multiple product lines. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in manufacturing environments and will help establish dependable data that supports quoting, margin analysis, and inventory valuation.

Job Responsibility:

Develop and implement a revised cost accounting model that separates material, labor, variable overhead, and fixed overhead to improve margin reporting and product pricing
Evaluate current standard costing logic within SyteLine and recommend updates that align system settings with actual manufacturing activity and resource consumption
Analyze bills of materials, routings, and production data to identify costing gaps and correct assumptions that are affecting inventory values and quote accuracy
Partner with sales, engineering, and operations teams to create a repeatable approach for estimating costs on new products and customer quotes
Review labor capture methods and help establish more reliable job-level time reporting to support accurate standard costs
Assess product line profitability by comparing current cost assumptions with actual run rates, material usage, and operating performance
Support periodic cost roll processes, including updates for material changes and other relevant cost drivers that influence margins
Provide recommendations to improve planning visibility, production step scheduling, and inventory management through more reliable cost and operational data

Requirements:

Strong background in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment
Experience building or refining standard costing models for labor, materials, and overhead
Hands-on knowledge of SyteLine ERP, including costing structures, routings, and bills of materials
Ability to perform detailed cost analysis and translate findings into practical pricing and margin improvements
Familiarity with manufacturing cost drivers such as overhead rates, labor tracking, and inventory valuation
Experience supporting quoting processes with accurate product cost information
Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Ability to work onsite in Grand Rapids, Michigan for the duration of the Contract assignment

What we offer:

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
company 401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 05, 2026

Work Type:

On-site work

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