Associate Accountant

Columbus McKinnon

. Support manufacturing accounting, including general accounting, cost accounting, budgeting, inventory accounting and control, standard and job cost generation, and Bills of Material management .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeBrighton • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in manufacturing accounting, including cost accounting, budgeting, and inventory management. Proficient in data analysis and reporting, with a strong focus on standard and job cost evaluation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Accounting3+ Years Experience In AccountingAdvanced Excel KnowledgeExperience With Bill Of MaterialsExperience With SAGE 100 ERP

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Hard Skills

Cost AccountingBudgetingInventory AccountingStandard Cost EvaluationJob Cost ManagementData AnalysisProfitability AnalysisCycle Counting ProceduresVariance InvestigationCapital Spending Tracking

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationReport WritingAnalytical ThinkingProblem SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

ExcelWordPowerPointPower BISAGE 100 ERP

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing AccountingCost ControlInventory ManagementSafety RegulationsOperating Budget Preparation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support manufacturing accounting, including general accounting, cost accounting, budgeting, inventory accounting and control, standard and job cost generation, and Bills of Material management
Research and investigate cycle count discrepancies and work with Supervisors and floor associates on corrective actions
Review labor, material, burden, expense, work-in-process inventory, and profit-and-loss costs
Maintain inventory cycle-counting procedures, entries, and periodic reporting
Maintain the cost system and evaluate current versus standard cost for monthly reporting and annual standard-roll processes
Maintain the job-cost system for engineered products and assist with profitability analysis
Report production variances monthly
Assist with the month-end close process
Collect data to determine costs of raw material purchases, inventory, and labor
Record cost information for analysis and distribution to other departments
Investigate standard-versus-current cost variances
Compile cost information for operating-budget preparation
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly inventory and productivity reports
Track and review capital-spending projects
Perform other accounting duties as needed
Travel within Columbus McKinnon Corporation’s domestic footprint may be required; travel is less than 10%

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Accounting from a four-year college or university
3+ years’ experience
Computer experience with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Power BI
Advanced Excel knowledge preferred
Experience with Bill of Materials, Standard Cost, Job Cost, Average Cost, etc.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, percentages, and volume
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write reports and business correspondence
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups and associates
Compliance with company rules, policies, and safety/environmental regulations
Experience with SAGE 100 ERP preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
Drug Free Workplace
Diverse and inclusive workforce