Manufacturing Cost Accountant (Standard Costing & Analysis)

Check-Mate Industries, Inc.; Thomasville (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Check-Mate Industries, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support our metal stamping and fabrication operations in Georgia. You will analyze manufacturing costs, maintain cost records, and provide financial insights to guide operational decisions.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in standard costing, inventory control, and BOMs/routings in a high-volume production setting, with ERP and Excel proficiency essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with 3–5+ years cost accounting in manufacturing.
• Experience with standard costing and inventory accounting.
• ERP experience; Plex preferred or SAP/Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead.
• Perform cost variance analysis and provide actionable recommendations.
• Monitor and reconcile inventory transactions, including WIP and finished goods.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and purchasing to ensure accurate BOMs and routings.
• Analyze scrap, rework, and yield data to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Support month-end close with journal entries and inventory valuation.
• Prepare cost reports, margin analysis, and profitability studies.
• Assist budgeting and forecasting for manufacturing operations.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and internal cost-control practices.
• Participate in physical inventory counts and cycle counts.
• Evaluate cost impacts of new products, tooling, and process changes.

Skills

Standard costing

Inventory accounting

Excel proficiency

ERP systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Plex ERP

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Check-Mate Industries, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support our metal stamping and fabrication operations in Georgia. You will analyze manufacturing costs, maintain cost records, and provide financial insights to guide operational decisions.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in standard costing, inventory control, and BOMs/routings in a high-volume production setting, with ERP and Excel proficiency essential.