Cost and Accounting Analyst

Match Staffing; Hiram (GA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Match Staffing in Georgia is seeking a Cost and Accounting Analyst to improve margins, support month-end close, and provide actionable cost insights. The role collaborates with Production, Engineering, Procurement, and Supply Chain to drive cost accuracy and informed decision-making.

The ideal candidate has a BA/BS in Accounting or Finance, 2–5 years in cost accounting, and strong Excel/ERP (SAP) skills, with GAAP knowledge and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2–5 years of cost accounting or manufacturing finance experience.
• Proficient in ERP systems (SAP or equivalent) and advanced Excel.
• Working knowledge of GAAP for manufacturing.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update standard costs for manufactured goods.
• Perform variance analyses for material, labor, and overhead.
• Conduct CVP and margin analysis by product, customer, or production job.
• Support month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Procurement, and Supply Chain.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Advanced Excel

SAP or ERP

Job description

Job Description

As the Cost and Accounting Analyst reporting to the Controller, you will improve margins, operational efficiency, and have strong financial decision-making as well as supporting month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting to ensure alignment between operational costing and corporate accounting. The successful candidate will be passionate about customer, respectful and committed to excellence.

Position is temp to hire and starting pay is between $37.00 to $41.00.

This is an in office position, 5 days per week.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Cost Accounting & Analysis

• Develop, maintain, and update standard costs for manufactured goods
• Perform material, labor, and overhead variance analysis; identify root causes and recommend corrective actions
• Conduct cost-volume-profit (CVP) and margin analysis by product, customer, or production job
• Analyze cost impacts of design changes, raw material fluctuations, and manufacturing processes

Inventory Accounting & Control

• Support cycle counts and physical inventory audits; investigate discrepancies
• Ensure accurate inventory valuation and reconcile accounts monthly
• Validate COGS and maintain BOM standard costs

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Prepare month-end cost accounting schedules, inventory reports, and variance analyses
• Assist with journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Support plant-level financial reporting and audit documentation
• Assist with annual budgets, including standard cost updates and cost center planning

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Production, Engineering, Procurement, and Supply Chain to capture cost drivers and improve cost accuracy
• Provide cost insights to support pricing, budgeting, and investment decisions

Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2–5 years of cost accounting or manufacturing finance experience
• Proficient in ERP systems (SAP or equivalent) and advanced Excel skills
• Working knowledge of GAAP as applied to manufacturing
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

MATCH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Employment Requirements:

• PROOF OF AUTHORIZATION TO WORK IN THE US
• PASS BACKGROUND AND DRUG SCREEN