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Dematic

Robot type
Warehouse and Logistics
Location
Grand RapidsMichiganUSA
Job type
Business Operations
Posted
Sep 16, 2026
Salary
$51,750–$75,900 a year
Full-time

Cost Accountant

Job description

Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/

Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job responsibilities

  • In partnership with the local Manufacturing Controller, manage costs, inventory, and metrics in Dematic’s manufacturing plants
  • Provide analysis, support, and strategic financial guidance to the Plant Manager, Floor Supervisors, and other key leaders on site
  • Develop financials for the factory including forecasts, monthly review of actual to forecast and plan, and support the annual budget process
  • Calculate, review, and ensure accuracy in standard costs including reviews of purchase price variance and production variances
  • Support daily costing process and annual standard cost setting as needed
  • Prepare upcoming workload for manufacturing site, including backlog (booked work) and new business
  • Coordinate efforts with the Plant Manager to drive the SQDC (Safety Quality Delivery Cost) mentality, and communicate the financial performance of the plant daily.
  • Review and provide daily reports on key labor metrics

Job requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with a concentration Accounting, Bachelor's degree is Finance also considered
  • 2-5 years of proven experience in a Manufacturing environment
  • Exposure to standard cost is required
  • Ability to work independently and make decisions as the need arises.
  • Ability to explain results to Management and make data-driven recommendations
  • Experience using SAP or ERP System is required
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including solid Excel skills
  • Travel requirements up to 5-10% as needed.

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