Manufacturing Cost Analyst - Variance & Profitability

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

401(k)

Generous PTO

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group is seeking a Cost Accounting Analyst with manufacturing experience to join a collaborative accounting team. The role focuses on cost accounting, including standard labor and overhead costs, variances, material costs, profitability analysis, and cost estimates.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on cost accounting experience in manufacturing, strong Excel skills, and the ability to investigate variances and support accounts receivable and reporting activities.

Qualifications

• Hands-on cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of standard costing, labor and overhead costs, manufacturing variances, and cost analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Experience with BPCS or SAP.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing Cost Accounting: Build and analyze standard labor and overhead costs by model.
• Analyze monthly manufacturing cost variances and investigate root causes.
• Monitor 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 annual business plan preparation.
• Partner with internal teams to understand cost drivers and variances.
• Support additional cost accounting, financial analysis, and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Accounts Receivable: process receipts and monitor aging, generate invoices, reconcile accounts.

Skills

Cost accounting

Manufacturing environment

Standard costing

Labor costs

Overhead costs

Cost analysis

Excel

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

BPCS

SAP

Job description

NorthPoint Search Group is seeking a Cost Accounting Analyst with manufacturing experience to join a collaborative accounting team. The role focuses on cost accounting, including standard labor and overhead costs, variances, material costs, profitability analysis, and cost estimates.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on cost accounting experience in manufacturing, strong Excel skills, and the ability to investigate variances and support accounts receivable and reporting activities.