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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.

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