Job Description
Day to Day:
Insight Global is seeking a Cost Accountant to work in John’s Creek, GA! This role will support global manufacturing operations to drive financial stability, cost optimization, and operational decision-making. The Cost Accountant is responsible for standard costing, variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close activities within a manufacturing environment.
Daily Responsibilities:
• Review, maintain, and update standard costs, including periodic cost rolls and annual updates; ensure consistent costing methodologies
• Analyze actual manufacturing costs vs. standard costs, including PPV, POV, absorption, labor, and overhead variances
• Prepare and post journal entries, support month-end close, review balance sheets, and ensure accurate cut-off procedures
• Support manufacturing budgets and forecasts, including short- and long-range operating objectives
• Provide financial analysis and reporting related to gross margin, labor, overhead, and inventory
• Partner with operations to drive cost reduction initiatives, including material cost savings, capacity utilization, logistics optimization, and working capital improvements
• Assist with capital investment modeling, tracking costs, savings, and ROI for manufacturing initiatives
• Support ERP-related activities (SAP preferred), including product costing modules and reporting accuracy
• Participate in SOX support and internal control activities as needed
PR: $30-35/hr
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
Required Skills & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of accounting/cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with daily costing, reporting, service level analysis
• ERP system experience required (SAP preferred)
• Advanced Excel skills; ability to analyze and interpret large data sets
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
• Experience supporting multi-site or global manufacturing operations
• Prior exposure to OneStream or similar financial reporting tools
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st 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.