Cost Accountant
- Location
- Coopersville, MI
- Listed
- 4 days ago
About the role
Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.
A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.
Job Summary
The "Cost Accountant" will be based in Coopersville, MI reporting to the Assistant Controller.
In this role, you will prepare and maintain accounting records, and research and interpret financial data to give guidance and prepare statements. You will work closely with Finance and Operations teams to keep the books accurate, explain variances, and support forecasting and budgeting.
What a typical day looks like
- Review the Profit and Loss (P&L) accounts regularly to make sure all postings follow defined policies, processes, and procedures.
- Compare actuals against forecast and quote, research variances, and post any required adjustments.
- Collect the business reasons for remaining variances and report on them.
- Reconcile scoped balance sheet accounts against sub-ledgers and manual schedules, and resolve any variances in the books.
- Review accounts regularly to spot potential risks and make sure they are addressed.
- Plan and carry out month-end close and reporting activities on time and accurately.
- Partner with relevant teams to prepare forecasts and budgets for assigned accounts.
- Work with the Operations team to improve business and operational metrics.
- Stay current on accounting, regulatory, and reporting requirements, including the Controller's Handbook and RCTS.
What you'll receive for the great work you provide
- Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Matching 401(k) Contributions
- Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
Application Deadline
Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.
- Job Category
- Finance
- Is Sponsorship Available?
- No
What we're looking to add to our team
- Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field. A Master's degree or MBA is a plus.
- Typically requires 5-6 years of related experience.
- A professional certification is preferred: CPA, CMA, CA, CGA, CFP, or APICS.
- A background in manufacturing or cost accounting is preferred.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law.
We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).
From Flextronics's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
How Rolev.ai helps with this application
Rolev.ai is a job search and application tool for US job seekers. For this Cost Accountant role at Flextronics, it shows how your resume fits, tailors your resume to the posting, and prepares the application for you to review.
See how you fit
Openings from employer career sites are ranked against your whole resume—and searchable inside Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor via Rolev.ai MCP.
Tailor without inventing
Every change to your resume is checked against your original. New experience goes in only with your yes—zero fabricated claims.
Draft the full kit
Tailored and Full Match resumes, role-specific cover letters, and answers to employer screening questions are prepared in seconds.
1-Click Extension Autofill
The Chrome extension fills the employer's Greenhouse, Workday, Lever, or Ashby form in 1 click. You review it and press Submit.
Common questions
Where is the Cost Accountant job at Flextronics located?
This Cost Accountant position at Flextronics is located in Coopersville, MI. Always check Flextronics's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
How do I apply for the Cost Accountant position at Flextronics?
This listing links directly to Flextronics's Workday application page. You can apply directly on Flextronics's site, or use Rolev.ai to check your resume fit, generate a zero-hallucination tailored resume and cover letter for this posting, and autofill the Workday application form in 1 click with the Rolev.ai Chrome extension. You always review the form and press Submit yourself.