<p>Our client in Calera is looking for a Cost Accountant to join their team on a full time basis. This is an on-site role where you'll work directly with the plant operations—not a back-office position. You'll have the opportunity to be involved with daily production activities, get hands-on experience with processes, and partner with leaders across the business to support operational success.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage project and job costing for all manufacturing operations.</li><li>Actively participate in production meetings, engaging with plant leadership and team members.</li><li>Spend time on the production floor to understand our products, workflows, and cost drivers.</li><li>Collaborate with operations, materials, and management teams to drive utilization and profitability.</li><li>Analyze materials usage, track labor hours by job and department, and monitor cost and utilization variances.</li><li>Work with teams to identify and explain key profitability trends.</li><li>Support month-end financial close processes, including reconciliations and accounting tasks.</li><li>Ensure accurate job cost data and allocations in Sage ERP.</li><li>Prepare and present clear, actionable financial reports to the General Manager and CFO.</li><li>Communicate findings and insights in a way that is accessible to both finance and non-finance team members.</li></ul><p><strong>Who We’re Looking For</strong> This role is a great fit for:</p><ul><li>Experienced manufacturing cost analysts or plant accountants.</li><li>Early-career professionals in finance or accounting with a strong analytical background and proficiency in Excel who are eager to learn plant finance in a high-growth setting.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>