A family-rooted food manufacturer is hiring a Cost Accountant / Pricing & Margin Analyst to join it’s operation in Norcross, GA. This role is essential in managing product costs and margins for all customers and SKUs. The individual will ensure accurate pricing, a thorough understanding of costs, and the safeguarding of margins amid fluctuations in ingredient prices and production conditions. The position requires a collaborative approach, working closely with operations teams rather than solely focusing on spreadsheets. The ideal candidate will thrive in a small team environment and possess a detail-oriented mindset. This role offers meaningful visibility across core functions and the opportunity to influence key financial decisions.

Cost Accountant / Pricing & Margin Analyst Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain cost models for all SKUs.
• Track actual versus standard costs and explain variances.
• Monitor yields, scrap, rework, and loss by line and shift.
• Identify sources of margin leakage and analyze contributing factors.
• Analyze labor, overhead, and equipment costs by plant.
• Compare batch versus continuous production economics.
• Normalize costs across different packaging formats.
• Support depreciation and equipment cost roll-ups.
• Track key commodity trends and market indexes.
• Model the impact of ingredient price changes on margins.
• Use historical data to support pricing and contract decisions.
• Create cost models for new products and customer bids.
• Support pricing for current customers and RFPs.
• Partner with purchasing on forward buys and inflation impacts.
• Provide real-time profitability insights to leadership.
• Work within ERP systems to improve BOMs, routings, and labor allocations.
• Prepare margin reports, cost bridges, and summaries for leadership.

Cost Accountant / Pricing & Margin Analyst Requirements:

• Experience in food manufacturing is required, with a preference for protein processing.
• 5-10+ years of experience in a relevant field.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting and cost of goods sold
• Comfortable working closely with operations teams.
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with Power BI is a plus.
• Experience with ERP systems is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Benefits:

• Medical coverage with large employer contribution
• 401K plan with company match
• PTO that increases with tenure + PSL
• Participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after 1,000 hours of work

This position offers candidates the chance to join a purpose-driven team, contribute to a respected brand, and grow within an organization where every employee truly matters. Apply now! #LI-SG1