Cost Accountant

CFS; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Norcross, GA is seeking a Cost Accountant to own cost analysis in a manufacturing setting. You will partner with operations, engineering, sales, and finance to drive profitability, budgeting, and forecasting, with direct exposure to leadership.

Responsibilities include analyzing costs, managing inventory valuation, and supporting month-end close and reporting. The role emphasizes ERP usage, advanced Excel, and cost-modeling to influence pricing and margins.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong background in cost accounting, inventory management, and financial analysis.
• Experience with month-end close, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and ERP experience (SAP, Syspro, or similar preferred).
• CPA or CMA designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production, material, labor, and overhead costs to identify savings opportunities.
• Monitor job profitability, investigate cost variances, and report findings to management.
• Oversee inventory valuation, physical counts, aging analysis, and reserve calculations.
• Support month-end close activities, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Develop and maintain costing processes, systems, and reporting tools.
• Partner with departments on forecasting, budgeting, compliance, and special projects.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory management

Financial analysis

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Syspro

Job description

Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000 (Norcross, GA)

Ready to take ownership of cost accounting in a manufacturing environment where your analysis directly impacts profitability and business strategy? This is a high-visibility opportunity to partner with leadership, drive cost-saving initiatives, and influence key financial decisions.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Play a strategic role in improving profitability through cost analysis and operational insights
• Gain direct exposure to executive leadership by presenting cost-saving recommendations
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, engineering, sales, and finance teams
• Own key areas including inventory management, costing, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Influence pricing and margin performance through sales quoting and cost modeling tools
• Lead initiatives that improve processes, efficiency, and financial performance
• Work in a manufacturing environment where your contributions have measurable business impact
• Expand your expertise across inventory controls, fixed assets, compliance, audits, and forecasting
• Opportunity to leverage ERP systems and advanced Excel skills to drive data-driven decisions
• Join a role with broad visibility across both financial and operational functions

Key Responsibilities For The Cost Accountant

• Analyze production, material, labor, and overhead costs to identify savings opportunities
• Monitor job profitability, investigate cost variances, and report findings to management
• Oversee inventory valuation, physical counts, aging analysis, and reserve calculations
• Support month-end close activities, journal entries, and financial reporting
• Develop and maintain costing processes, systems, and reporting tools
• Partner with departments on forecasting, budgeting, compliance, and special projects

Qualifications For The Cost Accountant

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong background in cost accounting, inventory management, and financial analysis
• Experience with month-end close, budgeting, and financial reporting
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and ERP experience (SAP, Syspro, or similar preferred)
• CPA or CMA designation preferred

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