Cost Analyst - Manufacturing

The Recruiting Pros; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 78,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruiting Pros are seeking a Cost Analyst for a growing manufacturer in Rock Hill, SC. You will analyze production data, prepare monthly financial statements including month-end close, forecast and budget, and create ad-hoc variance reports.

Requirements include a BS in Accounting or Finance, at least 3 years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing, and strong communication skills. CPA or MBA is a plus. This is a permanent, full-time role with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree with emphasis on Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years of experience as a Cost Analyst in a manufacturing environment.
• CPA or MBA is a plus.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages, analytics and forecasts related to manufacturing operations.
• Analyze monthly operating results including sales, gross margins and inventory for management’s decision making.
• Support Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Accounting departments.
• Develop KPI scorecards and work with cross-functional teams to improve results.
• Create business plans for capital requests with analysis of Balance Sheet and P&L.
• Evaluate and analyze standard costs including material costs, labor, overhead and burden rates.
• Support multiple manufacturing sites in South Carolina and Georgia.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Communication

Education

B.S. in Accounting or Finance

CPA or MBA (a plus)

Job description

Rock Hill, United States | Posted on 07/24/2026

• Work Experience 3+ years as a Cost Analyst in a manufacturing environment

Job Description

COSTANALYST - MANUFACTURER

Location: Rock Hill, NC

Pay: $78k -$81k

Position Type:Permanent, Full-time

The Recruiting Pros are searching for a Cost Analyst onbehalf of a growing manufacturer in Rock Hill, SC. In this role you willwork closely with cross-functional groups throughout the organization. Yourtime will be spent on analyzing production data, preparing monthlyfinancial statements including month-end close reports, forecasting and budgeting.In addition, you will create and analyze ad-hoc data and variance reports. You must have experience 3+ years experiencein cost accounting related working in a manufacturing environment to beconsidered for this position. You willreport directly to the Corporate Controller. This full-time, permanentposition and there is career growth opportunity.

Routine responsibilitieswill require you to:

• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages, analytics and forecastsrelated to manufacturing operations
• Analyze monthly operating results including sales, gross margins andinventory for management’s decision making
• Support the needs of the Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivableand General Accounting departments
• Develop KPI scorecards and work with cross-functional teams to improve andattain desired results
• Create business plans for capital requests with analysis of Balance Sheetand P&L
• Evaluate and analyze standard costs including material costs, labor,overhead and burden rates
• Support multiple manufacturing sites in South Carolina and Georgia
• Perform other responsibilities as required

Required Experience:

• B.S. Degree withemphasis on Accounting or Finance
• 3+ years of experience as a Cost Analyst in a manufacturing environment
• CPA or MBA is a plus
• Excellent communication(verbal and written) skills

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran,disability or any other protected category as specified by applicable law or regulation.

Keywords

Cost Accounting, Cost Analyst, Accounting, Finance, Reporting, Financial Analysis, Operating Costs, Business Plans, Margin Control, Gross Margin, Scorecards