Cost Analyst
About The Position
ERMCO is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Analyst to support our Finance team in analyzing and maintaining accurate product costing and operational efficiency. This role plays a critical part in providing actionable insights through cost analysis, variance tracking, and financial reporting. This position is well-suited for early career professionals with 2–5 years of cost accounting or manufacturing finance experience, as well as recent graduates with a strong academic foundation in Accounting or Finance who are eager to develop hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a desire to grow within a collaborative, fast-paced organization. This position is onsite in Athens, GA. Relocation assistance is available.
Requirements
- 2–5 years of cost accounting or manufacturing finance experience, or recent graduates with a strong academic foundation in Accounting or Finance.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Desire to grow within a collaborative, fast-paced organization.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with standard costing methodologies and variance analysis.
- Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment.
- Understanding of inventory, production, and materials workflows.
- Internship, co-op, or project-based experience in cost or manufacturing accounting (for early-career candidates).
Responsibilities
- Analyze product and operational costs to support decision-making and profitability initiatives.
- Develop, maintain, and update standard costs within the ERP system.
- Monitor variances between actual and standard costs; investigate and communicate significant deviations.
- Collaborate with Operations and Engineering to support new product costing and cost rollups.
- Support month-end close processes, including journal entries and cost of goods sold (COGS) reporting.
- Reconcile inventory balances and analyze inventory adjustments.
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting related to manufacturing costs and margin analysis.
- Participate in physical inventories and assist with coordination of the annual standard cost roll.
- Prepare reports and dashboards summarizing financial data related to production, inventory, and material costs.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance is available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
