Senior Cost Accountant – Manufacturing Growth Role

RWDC Industries; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Athens, Georgia is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to lead and improve standard costing methodologies and manage inventory accounting. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, strong ERP system proficiency, and advanced Excel skills. Responsibilities include developing production cost reports, overseeing labor tracking, and supporting month-end financial close processes. This role offers opportunities for growth as the business expands.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in inventory accounting and standard costing.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain standard costing methodologies within the ERP system.
• Manage inventory accounting and controls.
• Produce routine production and cost reports for leadership.
• Oversee labor and overhead cost tracking.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory accounting

Variance analysis

Advanced Excel skills

ERP systems proficiency

Education

BS in Accounting or Operations/Logistics

Tools

Infor accounting systems

Oracle accounting systems

Job description

A leading manufacturing company in Athens, Georgia is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to lead and improve standard costing methodologies and manage inventory accounting. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, strong ERP system proficiency, and advanced Excel skills. Responsibilities include developing production cost reports, overseeing labor tracking, and supporting month-end financial close processes. This role offers opportunities for growth as the business expands.