Cost Accountant

Winpak Films; Senoia (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement savings plans

Tuition assistance program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Winpak Films in Senoia, GA is seeking a Cost Accountant to join the Finance team. You will oversee and improve cost accounting processes across film production and conversion operations, analyze manufacturing costs, develop cost models, and support pricing decisions while maintaining fixed asset records.

You will report to the Controller and collaborate with operations, sales, maintenance, project management, and accounting teams to drive cost efficiency and profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive financial or analytical experience, preferably in manufacturing or logistics/distribution.
• Experience with an enterprise resource planning system and Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to analyze data, define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information to employees and management.
• Self-motivated and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across departments.
• Ability to prepare routine reports and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee standard costing system and improve costing processes, systems, and practices.
• Analyze actual manufacturing costs and prepare reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
• Develop dynamic cost models and perform what-if analyses for resin, scrap, labor, packaging, transportation, and more.
• Review daily gross margin reports, investigate abnormalities, and provide cost insights to management.
• Partner with operations to identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes and manage costs.
• Collect, analyze, and present cost results and recommendations to upper management.
• Reconcile fixed asset activity to the general ledger and ensure accurate asset records.
• Prepare fixed asset and depreciation reports and support month/quarter/year-end close and audits.
• Observe maintenance spare parts counts and complete ad hoc analyses and projects.

Skills

Cost accounting

Data analysis

Interdepartmental collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, or related field

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

Winpak Films is seeking a Cost Accountant to join their Finance team based out of Senoia, Georgia. In this role, you will oversee and continuously improve cost accounting processes supporting flexible film production and conversion operations. You will analyze manufacturing costs, develop cost models, support pricing and business decisions, and maintain accurate fixed asset records. Reporting to the Controller, you will collaborate closely with operations, technical, sales, maintenance, project management, and accounting teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the standard costing system and recommend improvements to costing processes, systems, and practices.
• Analyze actual manufacturing costs and prepare reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs, including material, labor, manufacturing, warehouse, and other expenses.
• Develop dynamic cost models and perform what-if analyses to evaluate the impact of changes in resin, scrap, labor, packaging, transportation, product structures, raw materials, and manufacturing methods.
• Review daily gross margin reports, investigate abnormalities, and provide cost and profitability insights to management.
• Partner with operations and other departments to identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, manage costs, and support competitive product pricing.
• Collect, analyze, and present cost results, recommendations, and improvement opportunities to upper management.
• Reconcile fixed asset activity to the general ledger and work with project management, operations, maintenance, and accounting to ensure capital assets are accurately recorded, classified, tagged, and tracked.
• Prepare fixed asset and depreciation reports and support month-end, quarter-end, year-end close activities, reporting, and audits.
• Observe quarterly maintenance spare parts inventory counts and complete ad hoc analyses and special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of progressive financial or analytical experience, preferably in a manufacturing or logistics/distribution environment.
• Experience with an enterprise resource planning system and Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to analyze data, define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information to employees and management.
• Self-motivated and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across departments.
• Ability to prepare routine reports and correspondence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cost accounting in a manufacturing environment, particularly production or conversion operations.
• Experience with standard costing, manufacturing cost analysis, fixed assets, and variance analysis.
• Experience developing financial models and conducting what-if or scenario analyses. Additional Details:
• This is a full-time position based at the Winpak Films facility in Senoia, Georgia.
• This position is 100% onsite. Why Winpak? Winpak is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to support the physical, mental, financial and social well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit package includes the following:
• Medical, dental, vision & prescription coverage
• Travel coverage
• Disability coverage
• Voluntary life insurance
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Tuition assistance program
• Retirement savings plans
• A comprehensive employee and family assistance program which includes short term counselling, wellbeing coaching, financial and legal consultation services. Winpak’s vision is to provide the best packaging solutions for people and planet. We are a leading supplier of innovative packaging solutions, known for providing high-quality products that meet the needs of a variety of industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products. With a commitment to sustainability, safety, and excellence, Winpak continues to grow as a global leader in the packaging industry. At Winpak, inclusion is one of our core values. We believe that an inclusive culture fosters a sense of belonging, drives innovation, and provides our brand a competitive advantage. Our goal is to create an environment free from harassment and discrimination, and where every individual feels respected, valued, and appreciated. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to an equitable and inclusive recruitment process, evaluating applicants based on merit, capability, and qualifications related to the job - never on identity factors such as race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, national origin, or any other protected status. To support this commitment, if you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. #INDWFI Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.