Cost Accountant

The Duravent Group is a recognized global technology leader in the HVAC industry, first-to-market with innovations in venting systems. Founded in 1956, our $500 million+ company is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, and has 15 locations across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Duravent leads with best-in-class design and manufacturing capabilities, world-class distribution networks, and customer-first service and support. We ensure quality and drive safety through scientifically proven materials and unequaled engineering. Duravent acquired Grand Rapids-based Hart & Cooley in 2021, bringing a legacy of quality, robust manufacturing and distribution capabilities, and a suite of trusted brands into the Duravent family.

About the role

This is a full-time, hybrid role located in Grand Rapids, MI, reporting to our Cost Accounting Manager.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and review standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead.
• Assist in annual cost roll in Oracle and SAP as well as support Interco costing and reconciliation.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, investigate and explain variances and adjustments.
• Monitor and value inventory levels; participate in quarterly E&O calculation, analysis, and reporting.
• Assist with month-end closing activities, including investigating and correcting accounting entries as well as performing account reconciliations.
• Support the budget and financial forecast processes.
• Collaborate with Engineering on new product costing, Procurement for setting up new material costs and analyzing market variances, and Operations for monitoring and analyzing production costs.
• Perform ad-hoc cost projects and analyses; provide support to other departments.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in manufacturing cost accounting.
• Familiarity with Oracle and SAP ERP (strongly preferred).
• Strong background in accounting, an analytical mindset, and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Current authorization for employment in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future (required).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (effective day 1).
• 401(k) with match.
• Thirteen Paid Holidays.
• Paid Vacation.
• Paid Personal Time Off.
• Long Term Disability Insurance.
• Short Term Disability Insurance (variable per state).
• Life Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Employee Assistance Plan.