Imagine stepping onto the production floor, seeing orders flow, and knowing your analysis helps every unit ship on time and on cost. Diagnose material, labor, and overhead variances and explain the story behind the numbers.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Anderson, SC
Description
Build financial clarity where products are made
Imagine stepping onto the production floor, seeing orders flow, and knowing your analysis helps every unit ship on time and on cost. This role turns raw data into real-world decisions that sharpen performance across the plant.
Your impact
Establish and refine standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead to reflect how the plant truly runs
Diagnose material, labor, and overhead variances and explain the story behind the numbers
Safeguard inventory accuracy by monitoring receipts, transfers, and adjustments
Keep the books tight by reconciling the inventory subledger to the general ledger
Strengthen count accuracy through cycle counts and physical inventory participation
The work
Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and detailed support schedules
Contribute to month-, quarter-, and year-end close readiness and execution
Turn manufacturing variance analysis into clear guidance for operations
Support financial statement preparation and craft concise management reports
Plan, forecast, decide
Help build annual budgets and rolling forecasts
Track results against plan and highlight emerging trends
Deliver financial analysis that informs operational decisions
Systems and control mindset
Own cost data within ERP systems such as IQMS, SAP, or Oracle
Ensure internal controls over inventory and financial reporting operate effectively
Partner across the plant
Work closely with production, supply chain, and operations to validate cost drivers
Lead and support process improvements that increase efficiency and accuracy
Translate finance concepts into plain language for non-finance stakeholders
Your background
Education and experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
2–5 years of accounting experience; manufacturing environment preferred
Practical experience in cost or inventory accounting strongly preferred
Technical strengths
ERP experience (IQMS, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
Excel power user (pivot tables, lookups, analytical modeling)
Working knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting practices
How you work
Curious, analytical, and solutions-oriented
Detail-driven and reliable under time constraints
Clear communicator who collaborates effectively
Preferred qualifications
CPA or active progress toward certification
Standard costing and variance analysis expertise
Background with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement
Where you’ll work
Office-based role with regular engagement on the production floor
Expect occasional extended hours during close or audits
How success shows up
On-time, accurate reporting and reconciliations
Actionable variance insights that guide operations
High inventory accuracy and tight subledger-to-GL alignment
Process improvements that reduce cost and boost efficiency