Cost Accountant

CFS; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Norcross, GA is seeking a Cost Accountant to drive profitability through cost analysis and operational insights. You will own inventory, costing, forecasting, and financial reporting, and present cost-saving recommendations to leadership.

You will partner with operations, engineering, sales, and finance to influence pricing and margins, expand exposure to ERP systems, and leverage advanced Excel to deliver data-driven decisions in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Analyze production, material, labor, and overhead costs to identify savings opportunities as the Cost Accountant.
• Monitor job profitability, investigate cost variances, and report findings to management as the Cost Accountant.
• Oversee inventory valuation, physical counts, aging analysis, and reserve calculations in the Cost Accountant role.
• Support month-end close activities, journal entries, and financial reporting as the Cost Accountant.
• Develop and maintain costing processes, systems, and reporting tools as the Cost Accountant.
• Partner with departments on forecasting, budgeting, compliance, and special projects as the Cost Accountant.
• Provide meaningful financial analysis and recommendations that support business objectives as the Cost Accountant.
• Assist with process improvement initiatives that enhance operational and financial performance as the Cost Accountant.

Skills

Cost accounting

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Financial analysis

Inventory management

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Syspro

Job description

Norcross, GA

Salary: 60,000-80,000k

Why This Cost Accountant Opportunity Stands Out

• The Cost Accountant will play a strategic role in improving profitability through cost analysis and operational insights.
• This Cost Accountant position offers direct exposure to executive leadership through presentations and cost-saving recommendations.
• The Cost Accountant will partner cross-functionally with operations, engineering, sales, and finance teams.
• As a Cost Accountant, you'll own key areas including inventory management, costing, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• The Cost Accountant will influence pricing and margin performance through sales quoting and cost modeling tools.
• This Cost Accountant opportunity provides the chance to lead initiatives that improve processes, efficiency, and overall financial performance.
• The Cost Accountant will work in a manufacturing environment where contributions have a measurable impact on business results.
• As a Cost Accountant, you'll expand your expertise across inventory controls, fixed assets, compliance, audits, and forecasting.
• The Cost Accountant will leverage ERP systems and advanced Excel skills to drive data-driven decisions.
• This Cost Accountant role offers 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 as the Cost Accountant.
• Monitor job profitability, investigate cost variances, and report findings to management as the Cost Accountant.
• Oversee inventory valuation, physical counts, aging analysis, and reserve calculations in the Cost Accountant role.
• Support month-end close activities, journal entries, and financial reporting as the Cost Accountant.
• Develop and maintain costing processes, systems, and reporting tools as the Cost Accountant.
• Partner with departments on forecasting, budgeting, compliance, and special projects as the Cost Accountant.
• Provide meaningful financial analysis and recommendations that support business objectives as the Cost Accountant.
• Assist with process improvement initiatives that enhance operational and financial performance as the Cost Accountant.

Qualifications For The Cost Accountant

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required for the Cost Accountant position.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment, required for the Cost Accountant.
• Strong background in cost accounting, inventory management, and financial analysis essential for the Cost Accountant.
• Experience with month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting expected of the Cost Accountant.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required for success as a Cost Accountant.
• ERP experience (SAP, Syspro, or similar) preferred for the Cost Accountant role.
• CPA or CMA designation preferred for the Cost Accountant.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills needed to excel as a Cost Accountant.

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