Senior Cost Accountant

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MAU is hiring a Sr. Cost Accountant for Berry Global in Washington, GA. As a Sr. Cost Accountant, you will oversee inventory controls, standard cost accuracy, and variance analysis at the Washington plant. This is a direct-hire opportunity.

Benefits Package:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Annual bonus

Shift Information:

• Monday – Friday (40 hours per week)

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Accounting
• 5+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing facility

General Requirements:

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and database applications
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., JDE)
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with office equipment (e.g., computer, copier)

Essential Functions:

• Develop and audit controls over purchasing, receiving, issuing, and shipping for inventory accuracy
• Partner with Materials and Production departments to implement and review inventory procedures
• Audit departmental adherence to control procedures
• Review Bills of Materials and update standard costs as needed
• Maintain production trial records and prepare related journal entries
• Record monthly journal entries for labor/overhead absorption and other items
• Analyze and reclassify plant overhead expenses monthly
• Estimate material efficiencies and prepare film cost estimates for weekly forecasts
• Review and correct Uninvoiced Receipts and Accrual Reconciliation Reports
• Coordinate Quarterly Cycle Counts with the Materials Manager
• Prepare weekly site forecasts and provide variance estimates (Standard to Actual, MUV, PPV)
• Lead site annual budget preparation, including standard costs and overhead budgets
• Conduct cost analysis for new and existing products
• Support Marketing with cost studies
• Present financial results to internal stakeholders

Working Conditions:

• Primarily office-based with frequent interaction in the production facility
• Frequent collaboration with plant staff, corporate personnel, and external vendors

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged sitting, frequent bending, stooping, and stretching
• Manual dexterity and occasional lifting
• Regular use of office equipment

MAU Workforce Solutions is an innovative global company with extensive experience providing solutions for success in staffing, recruiting, technology and outsourcing to our clients, employees, and applicants. Headquartered in Augusta, GA since 1973, MAU is a family and minority-owned company offering better processes and better people to create efficiencies and greater profits for our clients. Our relationships with world-class companies, our training programs and our culture of family allow MAU to offer better results, better jobs, and better lives to those who work with us.

All Applicants must submit to background check and drug screening

Disclaimer:
This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position

EOE

• Seniority level Associate

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function
  
  Finance and Accounting/Auditing
• Industries Staffing and Recruiting

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