Sr. Cost Accountant

J.M. Huber Corporation; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

J.M. Huber Corporation is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to lead cost accounting, production analysis, and financial reporting.

You will drive the standard cost environment, manage month-end close, and support budgeting and capital projects within a hybrid in-office role. The position requires 3–5 years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing, strong Excel skills, and expertise with Oracle Process Manufacturing (OPM).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required.
• 3–5 years of progressive cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end cost close and reconciliations.
• Conduct monthly variance analysis and present findings to operations.
• Develop and deliver plant-specific financial reports and new reporting frameworks.
• Maintain and update standard costs in Oracle Process Manufacturing (OPM).
• Coordinate inventory control, audits, and obsolescence analysis.
• Assist budgeting, forecasting, and capital project approvals.

Skills

Cost accounting

Variance analysis

Financial reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Oracle Process Manufacturing (OPM)

Excel

Job description

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Sr. Cost Accountant

Date: Jul 23, 2026

Location: Marble Hill, GA, US

Company: JM Huber Corporation

J.M. Huber Corporation is one of the largest privately held, family-owned companies in the United States. Established in 1883, we are a diversified, global supplier of specialty and commodity chemicals, hydrocolloid solutions, engineered wood products and natural resources to customers spanning a wide variety of industries. With approximately $3 billion in sales and 4,000 employees worldwide, we have a material presence in more than 20 countries.

Position Summary

The Senior Cost Accountant plays a pivotal role in driving financial excellence for Huber Specialty Minerals (HSM). In this position, you will lead the cost accounting, production analysis, and financial reporting functions, translating plant floor realities into actionable strategic insights. Partnering closely with operations and plant management, you will manage the standard cost environment, guide the month-end close, oversee capital investments, and help shape the annual budgeting process.

This role would be Hybrid (at least 3 days in-office), based out of the Atlanta, GA or Austin, TX metro areas, with a commute to our sites in Marble Hill, GA or Marble Falls, TX.

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Lead the Cost Close: Own the end-to-end cost accounting month-end close process, including preparing journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Variance Analysis: Prepare, analyze, and present detailed reports on monthly manufacturing variances, explaining the "why" behind the numbers to operations management.
• Reporting Innovation: Deliver timely, plant-specific financial reports and proactively design new reporting frameworks to meet evolving business needs.

Standard Costing & Process Improvement

• Maintain Cost Integrity: Develop and maintain product-specific standard costs within the Oracle costing system (Oracle Process Manufacturing / OPM).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with plant engineers and operations leaders to ensure bills of materials (BOMs) and routings are highly accurate and reflective of actual plant processes.

Inventory Control & Internal Audit

• Internal Controls: Maintain robust internal controls surrounding inventory, production cycles, and purchasing transactions.
• Inventory Valuation: Monitor inventory levels (raw materials, WIP, finished goods, and spare parts) to ensure accurate valuation and lead the analysis for obsolescence reserves.
• Audit Readiness: Coordinate and supervise physical inventory counts and prepare clear, organized schedules for both internal and external audit teams.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Capital Projects

• Financial Planning: Assist the Plant Managers and the Operations Controller in building realistic annual budgets and dynamic monthly forecasts.
• Capital Management: Help prepare Capital Appropriation requests, while maintaining and tracking the local capital budget tracking system.

Specialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills

Education & Experience

• Degree: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or a closely related field.
• Experience: 3 to 5 years of progressive cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.

Technical Skills

• Systems: High proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel).
• ERP: Strong hands-on experience with Oracle Process Manufacturing (OPM) or a similar robust ERP system is highly preferred.
• SME Knowledge: Strong understanding of standard costing, capital budgeting, project accounting, financial modeling, and GAAP principles.
• Operational Integration: Building a deep, practical understanding of physical plant operations to ensure the cost accounting systems remain highly relevant and accurate.
• Balancing Priorities: Successfully managing time-sensitive, day-to-day accounting routines while actively participating in cross-functional plant initiatives.
• Data Translation: Synthesizing complex operational and financial data into clear, actionable business reports that executives and plant managers can rely on to make critical decisions.

Decision-Making Authority

• Ownership: Responsible for managing plant internal controls, the accounting cycle, and variance analysis.
• Oversight: Reviews and audits all local capital appropriation requests.
• Strategy: Serves as an active financial advisory partner in the development and execution of local plant strategies.

Our employees are our strongest asset, and their safety, health, and well-being is our highest priority. We respect the individual by providing opportunities for professional and personal development. Our Principles drive us to create an inclusive workplace where employees share core values, show dignity and respect toward others, and work hard to achieve their best performance.

J.M. Huber Corporation is an EEO employer. Pre-employment drug screening is required