Accounting Manager
Compensation: $100k-$110k
Base pay range
$100,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr
About the Company
Next Play Jobs is proud to be partnering with a rapidly growing manufacturing company in the Grand Rapids area. The company values integrity, fairness, and a people-first culture, with strong opportunities for growth.
The Opportunity
In this role, you’ll play a key part in driving financial accuracy and operational efficiency across the manufacturing process. You’ll be responsible for analyzing production and overhead costs, developing and maintaining cost accounting systems, and supporting key budgeting and forecasting initiatives. The ideal candidate is hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and passionate about using data to improve cost control, inventory accuracy, and overall profitability in a manufacturing environment.
What You’ll Do
- Perform detailed cost and variance analyses for materials, labor, and overhead
- Oversee a team of 5-6 accounting professionals.
- Maintain and reconcile cost accounting records, ensuring alignment with production data
- Analyze manufacturing performance and provide actionable insights to operations and finance leadership
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes including inventory valuation and cost roll‑ups
- Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and standard cost updates
- Partner with plant operations, supply chain, and finance teams to streamline cost reporting and drive process improvement
- Identify trends and develop recommendations to enhance margin performance and cost efficiency
What We’re Looking For
- 3+ years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory valuation, and variance analysis
- Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
- Analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail and communication skills
About NextPlay Jobs
At NextPlay Jobs, we believe great recruiting is personal, not transactional. We connect high‑performing talent with companies where they can make the biggest impact — and grow along the way.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing
Industries
Manufacturing
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)