Senior Cost Accountant

MAU Workforce Solutions; Washington (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Annual bonus

Job summary

A recruitment firm is hiring a Sr. Cost Accountant for its plant in Washington, GA. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and over 5 years of relevant experience. The successful applicant will oversee inventory controls, perform variance analysis, and prepare financial reports. This direct-hire role offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and 401(k). Background check required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing facility.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory controls and standard cost accuracy.
• Conduct cost analysis for new and existing products.
• Prepare weekly site forecasts and provide variance estimates.

Skills

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., JDE)

Job description

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MAU is hiring a Sr. Cost Accountant for Berry Global in Washington, GA. As a Sr. Cost Accountant, you will oversee inventory controls, standard cost accuracy, and variance analysis at the Washington plant. This is a direct-hire opportunity.

Benefits Package:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Annual bonus

Shift Information:

• Monday – Friday (40 hours per week)

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Accounting
• 5+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing facility

General Requirements:

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and database applications
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., JDE)
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with office equipment (e.g., computer, copier)

Essential Functions:

• Develop and audit controls over purchasing, receiving, issuing, and shipping for inventory accuracy
• Partner with Materials and Production departments to implement and review inventory procedures
• Audit departmental adherence to control procedures
• Review Bills of Materials and update standard costs as needed
• Maintain production trial records and prepare related journal entries
• Record monthly journal entries for labor/overhead absorption and other items
• Analyze and reclassify plant overhead expenses monthly
• Estimate material efficiencies and prepare film cost estimates for weekly forecasts
• Review and correct Uninvoiced Receipts and Accrual Reconciliation Reports
• Coordinate Quarterly Cycle Counts with the Materials Manager
• Prepare weekly site forecasts and provide variance estimates (Standard to Actual, MUV, PPV)
• Lead site annual budget preparation, including standard costs and overhead budgets
• Conduct cost analysis for new and existing products
• Support Marketing with cost studies
• Present financial results to internal stakeholders

Working Conditions:

• Primarily office-based with frequent interaction in the production facility
• Frequent collaboration with plant staff, corporate personnel, and external vendors

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged sitting, frequent bending, stooping, and stretching
• Manual dexterity and occasional lifting
• Regular use of office equipment

MAU Workforce Solutions is an innovative global company with extensive experience providing solutions for success in staffing, recruiting, technology and outsourcing to our clients, employees, and applicants. Headquartered in Augusta, GA since 1973, MAU is a family and minority-owned company offering better processes and better people to create efficiencies and greater profits for our clients. Our relationships with world-class companies, our training programs and our culture of family allow MAU to offer better results, better jobs, and better lives to those who work with us.

All Applicants must submit to background check and drug screening

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position

EOE

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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