Senior Cost Accountant

Insight Global; Jefferson (GA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is supporting a global manufacturing client in Jefferson, GA, seeking a Senior Cost Accountant who will lead the monthly close, budgeting, and oversee two Cost Accountants. Responsibilities include inventory accounting, standard cost maintenance, and preparing reports for monthly close.

The role requires 8-10+ years in cost accounting in manufacturing, strong Excel skills, and hybrid onsite work 2-3 days/week in Jefferson/Pendergrass, GA. Bonus eligibility is included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related.
• 8-10+ years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment, with people management (2-3 accountants).
• Proficient in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close and yearly budgeting processes.
• Oversee two direct reports (Cost Accountants).
• Manage inventory accounting and standard cost system; reconcile inventory GL accounts.

Skills

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related

Tools

AS400

PowerBI

Job description

Title: Cost Accounting Manager/ Senior Cost Accountant

Location: HYBRID - Jefferson/Pendergrass, GA (onsite 2-3 days a week)

Job Type: Permanent/Direct Hire

Salary: $115,000-125,000 + 15% Bonus

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related


• 8-10+ years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment, with people management (2-3 accountants)


• Proficient in excel

Nice to have:

• Experience with AS400


• Experience with PowerBI


• Experience overseeing cost accounting for multiple locations


• Any Accounting Certifications: CPA, CMA, CFA, etc. and/or MBA in Accounting

Day-to-Day:

A global manufacturing client of Insight Global is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to join their team onsite in Jefferson, GA. This individual will lead the monthly close and yearly budgeting processes while overseeing two direct reports (Cost Accountants). Key responsibilities include managing inventory accounting, maintain and enhance the standard cost system, reconcile inventory-related general ledger accounts, maintain operational KPIs / metrics, and preparing journal entries and reports for the monthly financial close and operating book.

Additional responsibilities include generating backlog reports for management, developing monthly variance reports with commentaries, supporting financial planning and forecasting activities, and assisting with periodic physical inventory counts across multiple locations. This individual will play a critical role in financial reporting, forecasting, profit margin analysis, and providing insights to support business decision-making leveraging business intelligence software to support recommendations / business case.