Cost Accountant Atlanta

Cost Accountant Salary Range: $65,000–$80,000 Atlanta, GA Why This Opportunity Stands Out Highly visible role partnering with operations, finance, and executive leadershipOpportunity to own job costing, inventory, overhead absorption, and margin analysisWork alongside experienced CPA leaders in a collaborative manufacturing environmentPlay a key role in improving profitability through cost analysis and process improvementsGain exposure to forecasting, financial reporting, and strategic decision-making Key Responsibilities Monitor job margins by comparing actual costs to expected costs and investigate material, labor, and manufacturing overhead variancesDevelop and maintain cost accounting systems to ensure accurate cost allocation, overhead recovery, and financial reportingMonitor inventory levels, oversee inventory valuation, and support physical inventory counts and inventory analysisSupport month-end close, journal entries, forecasting, and financial reportingPartner with operations and leadership to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve profitability Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field5+ years of accounting experience with a strong background in manufacturing cost accountingExperience with job costing, inventory accounting, absorption accounting, and overhead recovery ratesAdvanced Excel skills and ERP experience; SAP or Syspro experience is a plusCPA or CMA (or active pursuit of either designation) is highly preferred Why This Role? This Cost Accountant opportunity is ideal for someone who has built their career in manufacturing and enjoys digging into job costs, inventory, and overhead to improve financial performance. The team is looking for a true Cost Accountant who understands the operational side of manufacturing and wants to make a measurable impact on the business. #INJUL2026 (Cost Accountant Cost Accountant Cost Accountant Cost Accountant Cost Accountant Cost Accountant Cost Accountant — white out for PCR)