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Cost Accountant roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics companies are among the most consistent H-1B filers for this title. Cap-subject petitions are filed in April for an October 1 start date.
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As a member of the US Operations Finance organization, the Cost Accountant plays a key role in the success of the Global Operations function at Dematic. This role supports manufacturing facilities in Grand Rapids, MI and Salt Lake City, Utah that are within a much larger global organization (35,000+ employees globally).
This position provides exposure to various levels of management within Dematic and is a springboard to more multifaceted roles within finance, including management. The role will be reporting to the Manufacturing Controller and will work a hybrid schedule from our Grand Rapids, MI office.
We offer:
- Career Development
- Competitive Compensation and Benefits
- Pay Transparency
- Global Opportunities
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.
COMPENSATION
The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $51,750-75,900 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.
TASKS AND QUALIFICATIONS
This is What you Will do in This Role:
- 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
- Support the forecast of inventory in the plant
- Calculate factory inventory reserves and evaluate the efficiency of reserves quarterly
- Ensure compliance of all financial controls for the plant are followed including inventory management and cycle counts
- Participate in reviews of pending bids for new project work along with attending project turnover meetings
- Work with the Plant Manager to identify and drive process improvements
- Support other functions as needed for special projects
What We are Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree with a concentration Accounting, Bachelor's degree in 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
LOCATION
Location: Grand Rapids, MI and Salt Lake City, Utah
INTRODUCTION
As a member of the US Operations Finance organization, the Cost Accountant plays a key role in the success of the Global Operations function at Dematic. This role supports manufacturing facilities in Grand Rapids, MI and Salt Lake City, Utah that are within a much larger global organization (35,000+ employees globally).
This position provides exposure to various levels of management within Dematic and is a springboard to more multifaceted roles within finance, including management. The role will be reporting to the Manufacturing Controller and will work a hybrid schedule from our Grand Rapids, MI office.
We offer:
- Career Development
- Competitive Compensation and Benefits
- Pay Transparency
- Global Opportunities
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.
COMPENSATION
The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $51,750-75,900 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.
TASKS AND QUALIFICATIONS
This is What you Will do in This Role:
- 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
- Support the forecast of inventory in the plant
- Calculate factory inventory reserves and evaluate the efficiency of reserves quarterly
- Ensure compliance of all financial controls for the plant are followed including inventory management and cycle counts
- Participate in reviews of pending bids for new project work along with attending project turnover meetings
- Work with the Plant Manager to identify and drive process improvements
- Support other functions as needed for special projects
What We are Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree with a concentration Accounting, Bachelor's degree in 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
LOCATION
Location: Grand Rapids, MI and Salt Lake City, Utah
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Cost Accountant
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation requirements
USCIS requires your bachelor's degree to be in accounting, finance, or a directly related field. A general business degree without accounting coursework can trigger an RFE, so gather transcripts and a credential evaluation before applying.
Search LCA filings to target active sponsors
Use the OFLC Wage Search to filter Labor Condition Application filings by the SOC code for cost accountants. This shows which employers have actually sponsored this role, not just which ones claim to be open to it.
Find verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters job listings by employers with documented H-1B filing history for accounting roles, so you're not guessing which companies will sponsor. Search by job title and location to see only employers with a track record.
Align your offer letter SOC code before filing
Your employer's LCA must use the correct Standard Occupational Classification code for your role. A mismatch between your job duties and the filed SOC code is a common RFE trigger that delays or jeopardizes approval.
Prioritize cap-exempt employers if lottery risk concerns you
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt, meaning your petition can be filed any time without lottery selection. Cost accountant roles exist at these organizations and face no April registration deadline.
Check O*NET before your employer writes your job description
The O*NET profile for cost accountants defines the tasks and knowledge areas USCIS uses to evaluate specialty occupation status. Your job description should reflect those duties, especially the analytical and degree-specific functions, to support a clean petition.
H-1B Visa Cost Accountant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Cost Accountant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Cost Accountant positions qualify as specialty occupations because USCIS recognizes that the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field. Your job offer letter and employer's attestation must confirm the degree requirement is a standard condition of the position, not just a preference.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Cost Accountant positions?
Manufacturing, healthcare systems, defense contractors, and logistics companies are consistent H-1B filers for cost accountant roles because they run complex internal costing operations that require dedicated accounting staff. You can confirm an employer's actual filing history by reviewing DOL LCA disclosure data or searching verified sponsors on Migrate Mate.
Can my employer file my H-1B petition before I finish my current OPT authorization?
Yes, and timing matters. If you're on F-1 OPT, your employer should file your H-1B petition during the April cap-subject registration window so that an approved petition takes effect October 1. If your OPT expires before October 1 and you have a timely-filed petition, the cap-gap rule extends your work authorization automatically.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move from one Cost Accountant role to another employer?
You can transfer your H-1B to a new employer through portability under AC21, provided your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition while your current status is valid. You can begin working for the new employer once the transfer petition is filed and shows as received by USCIS, without waiting for final approval.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Cost Accountant H-1B applications?
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for the cost accountant occupation in the specific metro area where you'll work. The wage level depends on your experience and job duties, ranging from Level I through Level IV as defined by the OFLC Wage Search. Offers below the certified prevailing wage will cause the LCA to be rejected before the petition is even filed.