Senior Cost Accountant

The Intersect Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 3,412,500 - 4,322,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Car allowance

Weekly pay

Job summary

A global foodservice supplier in Atlanta is seeking a Sr. Cost Accounting Analyst/Accountant to manage cost accounting operations, offering a significant opportunity for growth and leadership. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, with 2–4 years of experience in a manufacturing setting. You will lead month-end close activities, and analyze costs and pricing strategies. The compensation ranges from $75,000 to $95,000 per year with bonuses, car allowance, and weekly pay.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting principles.
• 2–4 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close and inventory accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close activities and ensure GAAP-compliant reporting.
• Manage computerized standard cost and inventory systems.
• Analyze cost changes to support pricing strategies.

Skills

Cost accounting principles

GAAP

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Cost Accounting

Tools

AS/400

D365

BI tools

Job description

About the Company

At The Intersect Group, we partner with a global foodservice supplier known for its commitment to quality, service, and integrity. This organization serves a diverse portfolio of brands and restaurants worldwide and values a supportive, inclusive culture where people can grow, innovate, and make a measurable impact. With a strong legacy and continued investment in operational excellence, it offers substantial opportunities for learning, leadership, and career progression.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Sr. Cost Accounting Analyst/Accountant to own day‑to‑day cost accounting operations and deliver timely, accurate insights that drive pricing, resource allocation, and profitability while ensuring compliance with GAAP. This is a high‑visibility role with runway for growth, created as part of a succession plan and designed to develop into broader leadership responsibilities over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead month‑end close activities: prepare journal entries, reconcile overhead and GL accounts, and ensure GAAP‑compliant reporting.
• Manage and maintain computerized standard cost and inventory systems to deliver accurate product costing and timely financial information.
• Analyze cost changes (quarterly pricing, schedules, raw materials, labor, overhead, and manufacturing methods) to support pricing strategies and business decisions.
• Partner with operations (including liquid products teams) to monitor performance and conduct line performance analyses focused on yield, efficiency, and scrap reduction.
• Support budgeting and capital planning; validate proposed projects, ensure alignment with policies, and assess financial feasibility.
• Conduct special projects and feasibility studies for new products, services, or methods to understand cost structure and revenue impact.
• Investigate account discrepancies; perform GL reconciliations and drive issue resolution with cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Develop clear reporting, insights, and recommendations that quantify cost‑saving initiatives into real dollars and track performance against targets.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Cost Accounting (required); strong knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting principles.
• 2–4 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on experience with month‑end close, inventory accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis; ability to manage computerized inventory systems (AS/400 experience preferred).
• Proven ability to conduct pricing and budgeting analyses; familiarity with capital budgeting concepts and procedures.
• Technical skills: Advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups, modeling) required; exposure to BI tools and D365 is a plus.
• Demonstrated capability to perform line performance, yield, and scrap analyses and to translate operational findings into financial impact.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; comfortable partnering on the plant floor with zone leaders and operations teams.
• Soft skills: persistent and professionally assertive, organized, adaptable in a fast‑paced environment, and proactive problem‑solver with a continuous improvement mindset.

Why This Opportunity

• Growth runway: Role designed within a succession plan to provide clear development and advancement opportunities.
• Impact: Directly influence pricing, margins, and operational excellence through data‑driven insights and cross‑functional partnership.
• Stability + Rewards: Competitive pay, performance bonus upside, car allowance, and weekly pay in a long‑term, direct‑hire role.

Call to Action

Ready to make a measurable impact and grow your career? Apply today with your resume and contact information to The Intersect Group. We’ll connect with qualified candidates promptly to discuss next steps. No cover letter required.

Employment Details

Job Title: Sr. Cost Accounting Analyst/Accountant
Type: Direct Hire (Full‑time)
Seniority: Mid–Senior level
Location: Atlanta Metropolitan Area
Base Pay: $75,000–$95,000 per year
Bonus: 7% target (up to 10.5% with EBITA)
Car Allowance: $200/month
Pay Frequency: Weekly