Cost Accounting Manager

FPC Peachtree; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A growing manufacturing company in Covington is seeking a Cost Accounting Manager. This mid-senior level role involves overseeing plant-level financial operations, maintaining accurate reporting and cost analysis, and partnering with leadership to enhance performance and efficiency. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in cost accounting, preferably in a manufacturing setting, along with a bachelor's degree and proficiency in SAP.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes for the Covington manufacturing facility.
• Perform month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Maintain and validate standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead; analyze cost variances and identify improvement opportunities.
• Partner with plant and corporate leadership to evaluate production efficiency, develop cost metrics, and support decision-making.
• Oversee inventory accounting and controls, including cycle counts, physical inventories, and cost-of-goods reporting.

Skills

Cost accounting experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proficiency with SAP

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Base pay range

$110,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

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A growing manufacturing company is seeking a Cost Accounting Manager to join its Covington facility. This role will be instrumental in overseeing plant-level financial operations, delivering accurate reporting and cost analysis, and partnering with operations leadership to drive performance and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes for the Covington manufacturing facility.
• Perform month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Maintain and validate standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead; analyze cost variances and identify improvement opportunities.
• Partner with plant and corporate leadership to evaluate production efficiency, develop cost metrics, and support decision-making.
• Oversee inventory accounting and controls, including cycle counts, physical inventories, and cost-of-goods reporting.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with SAP and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to work cross‑functionally and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Accounting / Auditing

Industries

Executive Search Services and Manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• 401(k)