Manufacturing Cost Analyst: Variance & Costing

NorthPoint Search Group; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group is seeking a Cost Accounting Analyst with manufacturing experience to own and support cost analysis, standard costing, variance analysis, reporting, and related accounting activities. The role also provides secondary support for Accounts Receivable within a collaborative accounting team.

The ideal candidate has hands-on cost accounting experience in manufacturing, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to investigate variances to identify root causes.

Qualifications

• Hands-on cost accounting in manufacturing with standard costing and variance analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent accounting experience.
• Experience with cost accounting, AR, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of SAP or BPCS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and analyze standard labor and overhead costs by model.
• Analyze monthly manufacturing cost variances and investigate root causes.
• Monitor and track cost changes by part and maintain accurate costing information.
• Prepare monthly marginal profit analyses for representative models.
• Develop and support cost estimates for new model proposals.
• Compile monthly labor reports and maintain material indexes.
• Assist with cost-related planning and preparation of the annual business plan.
• Partner with internal teams to understand cost drivers and manufacturing variances.
• Support additional cost accounting, financial analysis, and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Accounts Receivable & General Accounting
• Process Accounts Receivable receipts and monitor aging reports, including customer follow-up.
• Create miscellaneous A/R invoices and maintain A/R and unapplied cash logs.
• Prepare daily and monthly sales reports.
• Generate customer statements and reconcile A/R and sales accounts.
• Provide backup support for daily cash management activities.
• Develop and maintain accounting work instruction guides.
• Assist with schedules and documentation for the annual audit.

Skills

Cost accounting

Manufacturing experience

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

BPCS

SAP

Job description

NorthPoint Search Group is seeking a Cost Accounting Analyst with manufacturing experience to own and support cost analysis, standard costing, variance analysis, reporting, and related accounting activities. The role also provides secondary support for Accounts Receivable within a collaborative accounting team.

The ideal candidate has hands-on cost accounting experience in manufacturing, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to investigate variances to identify root causes.