Manufacturing Cost Accountant - WIP & Inventory Analytics

Staff Financial Group; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Financial Group in Duluth, GA seeks an experienced Senior Cost Accountant to own cost accounting, inventory, WIP, and product costing within a manufacturing environment. The role requires deep understanding of the manufacturing cycle from raw materials to COGS, with hands-on responsibility for monthly close, variance analysis, and accurate cost reporting.

Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential; CPA or CMA is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Five or more years of progressive accounting experience, including at least three years in cost accounting.
• Experience with manufacturing accounting, inventory, WIP, BOMs, and variance analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills; CPA or CMA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage product costing, including materials, labor, overhead, BOMs, routings, and variances.
• Reconcile inventory accounts (raw materials, WIP, finished goods) to the general ledger.
• Review production activity and work orders to ensure costs are captured accurately.
• Support month-end close with journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting.
• Analyze variances and inventory discrepancies to drive cost improvements.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Education

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

Job description

Staff Financial Group in Duluth, GA seeks an experienced Senior Cost Accountant to own cost accounting, inventory, WIP, and product costing within a manufacturing environment. The role requires deep understanding of the manufacturing cycle from raw materials to COGS, with hands-on responsibility for monthly close, variance analysis, and accurate cost reporting.

Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential; CPA or CMA is a plus.