Senior Cost Accountant

Company: Card-Monroe Corp.
Location: Hixson
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Numbers That Matter. Impact You Can See. Join Card-Monroe Corp. , a global leader in tufting technology, and play a critical role in supporting the financial accuracy and operational insight that drives our manufacturing success. As a Senior Cost Accountant , you'll sit at the intersection of finance and operations - partnering closely with plant and project teams to ensure costs, margins, and inventory are understood, controlled, and optimized. This is a hands-on, in-office role where your analysis directly supports decision-making. If you enjoy digging into data, improving processes, and seeing how your work impacts the business in real time, this role offers meaningful visibility and influence. Why Card-Monroe? Over 40 years as the world leader in tufting technology A stable, growing manufacturing business with global reach Collaborative culture that values accuracy, integrity, and partnership Exposure to both finance leadership and operational teams Opportunity to contribute beyond the numbers and drive improvement Learn more at www.cardmonroe.com What You'll Do As a Senior Cost Accountant, you'll support the integrity of financial reporting while providing insight into manufacturing and project performance. Cost & Project Accounting (40%) Maintain and update standard costs, BOMs, and labor/overhead rates Manage and reconcile Work-in-Progress (WIP) balances Analyze margins, variances, and cost drivers Support inventory valuation, cycle counts, and physical inventories Partner with operations and project managers to resolve discrepancies General Accounting & Close (30%) Prepare journal entries, accruals, and deferrals in accordance with GAAP Perform monthly reconciliations (inventory, WIP, leases, prepaids, accruals) Support month-end and year-end close processes Assist with audit schedules and documentation Budgeting & Forecasting (20%) Support annual budgeting and rolling forecasts Provide cost and WIP inputs for planning assumptions Deliver variance analysis with clear commentary for leadership Ad Hoc Analysis & Process Improvement (10%) Develop financial and operational reporting for management Support ERP and data improvement initiatives Participate in special projects and cross-functional improvements What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CMA preferred) 2–6 years of accounting experience , with at least 2 years in cost/manufacturing or project accounting Strong understanding of GAAP and cost accounting principles Experience with ERP systems (Epicor, SAP, NetSuite, or similar) Advanced Excel skills (Power Query, pivots, lookups, modeling) Detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment Strong communication skills and ability to partner cross-functionally What We Offer Competitive salary Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance 401(k) with company match Life Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) Paid Time Off (PTO) A supportive culture that values both precision and people Ready to Make an Impact? If you're looking for a role where your financial expertise helps shape business decisions - and where you can grow alongside a strong operations team - we'd love to hear from you .

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