Cost Accountant (Cornelia, GA)

Post Date

Jun 17, 2025

Location

Cornelia,
Georgia

ZIP/Postal Code

30531
US
Aug 16, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Accounting / Finance

Req #

CHA-789192

Pay Rate

$95k - $100k (estimate)

Job Description

A large manufacturing client of Insight Global's is seeking a Cost Accountant to join their team onsite in Cornelia, GA. This individual will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of general ledger subsystems and manufacturing data. The primary responsibilities will include maintaining and updating the stand cost system, reconciling general ledger accounts related to inventory, developing and tracking operational metrics, and preparing journal entries and reports for the monthly financial close and operating book. Additionally, this individual will generate backlog reports for management, develop monthly gross profit forecasts, and audit and assist with periodic physical inventory counts at multiple locations. This role plays a crucial part in financial planning by contributing to forecasting, budgeting, and profit margin analysis, to support financial reporting an decision making.

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Required Skills & Experience

- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related
- 5+ years of experience within cost accounting
- Proficient in excel

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- Accounting experience within a manufacturing setting
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics (D365) or SAP
- Any Accounting Certifications: CPA, CMA, CFA, etc. and/or MBA in Accounting

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.