Cost Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Our client in Calera is looking for a Cost Accountant to join their team on a full time basis. This is an on-site role where you'll work directly with the plant operations—not a back-office position. You'll have the opportunity to be involved with daily production activities, get hands-on experience with processes, and partner with leaders across the business to support operational success.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project and job costing for all manufacturing operations.
• Actively participate in production meetings, engaging with plant leadership and team members.
• Spend time on the production floor to understand our products, workflows, and cost drivers.
• Collaborate with operations, materials, and management teams to drive utilization and profitability.
• Analyze materials usage, track labor hours by job and department, and monitor cost and utilization variances.
• Work with teams to identify and explain key profitability trends.
• Support month-end financial close processes, including reconciliations and accounting tasks.
• Ensure accurate job cost data and allocations in Sage ERP.
• Prepare and present clear, actionable financial reports to the General Manager and CFO.
• Communicate findings and insights in a way that is accessible to both finance and non-finance team members.

Who We’re Looking For This role is a great fit for:

• Experienced manufacturing cost analysts or plant accountants.
• Early-career professionals in finance or accounting with a strong analytical background and proficiency in Excel who are eager to learn plant finance in a high-growth setting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort working with data and spreadsheets.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Willingness and ability to work on-site in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to build relationships with plant, operations, and leadership staff.