Cost Accountant Job Nashville area,Tennessee USA,Accounting

Cost Accountant
Temporary Assignment / Fully Remote
Hourly Pay Range: $40.00 - $50.00
Manufacturing

About the Opportunity - Cost Accountant

A growing manufacturing client is seeking an experienced Cost Accountant for a high-impact contract project focused on optimizing costing structures within an ERP environment. This role will support the analysis, testing, validation, and implementation of cost accounting data to improve costing accuracy, reporting, and operational decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing cost accounting expertise and hands-on experience with the Amtech Imaginera ERP system.

Key Responsibilities - Cost Accountant

Analyze existing cost tables and costing methodologies within the ERP system.
Review and evaluate manufacturing cost structures, overhead allocations, and standard costing processes.
Update, modify, and upload costing data while maintaining data integrity.
Test and validate cost changes to ensure accurate reporting and system functionality.
Investigate and resolve costing discrepancies through detailed root cause analysis.
Support the development, maintenance, and refinement of standard costs.
Review complex material and product costing structures, including multi-level bill of materials and production inputs.
Partner closely with Accounting and IT teams throughout project execution.
Document system updates, testing results, and project progress for leadership review.
Assist with ERP costing enhancements and process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications - Cost Accountant

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
Manufacturing cost accounting experience required.
Strong knowledge of standard costing, product costing, overhead allocation, cost analysis, and variance analysis.
Amtech Imaginera experience required
Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, data analysis).
Manufacturing industry experience preferred, especially packaging, paper, corrugated, or folding carton.
ERP implementation, upgrade, or costing project experience a plus.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a project-based environment.

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