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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cost Accounting & ERP Consultant - **Company:** Plante Moran - **Location:** Southfield, MI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $117,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Applicant Tracking Systems, Business Systems, Cyber Security, Data Conversion, Issue Tracking Systems, Plex - **Published:** September 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-cost-accounting-erp-consultant-southfield-mi--17274266-a4ca-43c2-bbc0-754a7ab8273f ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field * ERP experience required, preferably Plex * 1 year of experience supporting ERP configuration, testing, or implementation * 3 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment * Manufacturing costing knowledge required * Knowledge and understanding of chart of account design and ERP systems, Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of interest in our positions, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of qualified candidates who are bilingual in either Japanese and English or Chinese and English. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Plante Moran., Accounting, Accounting Policies, Business Analysis, Business Plan, Business Processes, Business Solutions, Business Transformation, Chinese Language, Community Support, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Security, Consulting, Cost Accounting, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Data Quality, Diversity, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Employee Retention, English Language, Establish Priorities, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Geography, Insurance, Inventory Costing, Japanese Language, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Cost, Manufacturing Requirements, Multilingual, Problem Solving Skills, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Process Validation, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Quality Assurance Methodology, Reimbursement, Resume Search, Retirement Plan, Sales Management, Sales/Support Engineering (SE), Testing, Time Management, Wealth Management ## Description Count on us. Our "we-care" culture is more than just a motto; it's a promise. From day one, we prioritize your growth, well-being, and success. You can count on us to support your career journey and help you achieve your professional goals. Join us. We are seeking a motivated accounting and business systems professional to support ERP implementation and business transformation projects for manufacturing clients. This position is designed for an individual with strong financial and operational knowledge who wants to develop into a trusted client advisor and project leader. Your role. Your work will include, but not be limited to: Client Support * Participate in client meetings, workshops, and project status sessions. * Document business requirements, decisions, risks, and action items. * Assist in preparing project communications and status reporting. * Build relationships with client accounting, operations, engineering, and management teams. * Learn how to facilitate discussions and present recommendations to clients ERP Implementation Support * Assist with ERP configuration, testing, and process validation. * Support conference room pilots and training activities. * Help document current and future-state business processes. * Participate in data conversion and validation activities. * Assist with system security, reporting, and process design tasks Accounting & Business Process Analysis * Support chart of accounts development and financial reporting design. * Assist with costing, inventory valuation, and manufacturing accounting requirements. * Analyze business processes and identify improvement opportunities. * Develop process documentation and training materials. * Participate in month-end, financial reporting, and operational workflow discussions. 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