Senior Cost Accountant

The Intersect Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A large global manufacturer in Atlanta is seeking a Cost Accountant to lead daily cost accounting activities and support month-end closes. The ideal candidate will have experience in the manufacturing sector, a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Cost Accounting, and 2-4+ years in cost accounting. This role offers strong growth potential and comes with benefits like medical insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Manufacturing industry experience required.
• 2–4+ years of cost accounting experience, open to 5–7 years.
• Knowledge in budgeting, pricing, and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily cost accounting activities and support month-end close.
• Maintain standard cost and inventory systems.
• Analyze product costs, labor, yield, scrap, and line performance.
• Support pricing updates, budgeting, and capital project reviews.
• Prepare journal entries and reconcile GL/overhead accounts.

Skills

Cost accounting expertise

Strong GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting or Cost Accounting

Tools

AS400

D365

BI tools

Job description

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This range is provided by The Intersect Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Join a large, privately held global manufacturer backed by both family ownership and private equity. This role offers strong growth potential within a well-established finance team.

Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

What You’ll Do

• Lead daily cost accounting activities and support month-end close
• Maintain standard cost and inventory systems
• Analyze product costs, labor, yield, scrap, and line performance
• Support pricing updates, budgeting, and capital project reviews
• Partner with operations on cost-saving initiatives and performance improvements
• Prepare journal entries and reconcile GL/overhead accounts

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s in Accounting or Cost Accounting
• Manufacturing industry experience required
• 2–4+ years of cost accounting experience (open to 5–7 years)
• Strong GAAP, cost, budgeting, pricing, and inventory knowledge
• Advanced Excel; AS400, BI tools, and D365 preferred
• Confident communicator who can drive follow-through in a fast-paced environment

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Food and Beverage Services

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

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