Cost Analyst

Cost Analyst

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 25 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.

• 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.

• 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).

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