Cost Accountant Jobs in Georgia
Cost Accountant jobs in Georgia are consistently in demand, with active hiring across manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and financial services at every level from entry-level cost analyst through senior cost accounting manager. Atlanta, Savannah, and Augusta are the primary hiring centers, anchored by major employers such as The Home Depot, Genuine Parts Company, and NCR Voyix, which maintain large finance and accounting teams in the state. The most sought-after specialties in Georgia listings are inventory costing, standard costing for manufacturing operations, and ERP-based reporting. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
Find Cost Accountant JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 13+ Cost Accountant jobs
FLSA Status: Exempt
Summary: Manages product costing and margin analysis for several brands of manufactured houses including options. Determines costing impact of product modifications and customizations. Provides costing estimates and maintains master model and option price files for quotation purposes of new business. Manages home configuration and standard costing systems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintains cost in Navision ERP system, creating bills of material for models and options, updating bills by exchanging new items being purchased for old items made obsolete, to provide accurate margin information for use by the General Manager and Controller for pricing decisions.
- Local Navision system maintenance (running system update programs, working with corporate office to implement updates or problem resolution, training others).
- Production floor audits of bills of material for models and options to verify and update Navision bills for as-built items and quantities.
- Maintenance of standard construction specifications for each brand.
- Approving all job orders prior to production.
- Interacts with other departments including Sales, Engineering, Materials, and Production.
- Track commodity costs to monitor the need to initiate or increase material surcharges.
- Ensures maintenance remains up to date to provide current margin information for models and options used to determine price adjustments.
- Maintains all models, options, and Navision price files with approved prices for quoting.
- Assists with the quarterly physical inventory count and valuation.
- Maintains standard costing system and manages purchase price variances.
- Assists controller with accounting as it relates to inventories (raw, WIP, finished goods, and cost-of-goods sold, valuations and reserves).
Competencies
- Must have leadership and organizational skills with the drive to excel and perform at the next level.
- Must be able to exercise independent judgement or adopt or modify methods and standards to meet assigned duties/objectives.
- Must be able to research and problem solve, devise solutions and recommendations, and report on findings.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as square and lineal footages, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume, as it pertains to costing.
- Must have advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and a minimum of 2 years related experience preferred.
- Accounting and Costing experience in a manufacturing industry preferred.
- Experience with Navision or other ERP systems is a plus.
- Manufactured housing or construction industry knowledge helpful.
EEO Statement
Champion Home Builders is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Champion Home Builders participates in the E-Verify Program.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Summary: Manages product costing and margin analysis for several brands of manufactured houses including options. Determines costing impact of product modifications and customizations. Provides costing estimates and maintains master model and option price files for quotation purposes of new business. Manages home configuration and standard costing systems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintains cost in Navision ERP system, creating bills of material for models and options, updating bills by exchanging new items being purchased for old items made obsolete, to provide accurate margin information for use by the General Manager and Controller for pricing decisions.
- Local Navision system maintenance (running system update programs, working with corporate office to implement updates or problem resolution, training others).
- Production floor audits of bills of material for models and options to verify and update Navision bills for as-built items and quantities.
- Maintenance of standard construction specifications for each brand.
- Approving all job orders prior to production.
- Interacts with other departments including Sales, Engineering, Materials, and Production.
- Track commodity costs to monitor the need to initiate or increase material surcharges.
- Ensures maintenance remains up to date to provide current margin information for models and options used to determine price adjustments.
- Maintains all models, options, and Navision price files with approved prices for quoting.
- Assists with the quarterly physical inventory count and valuation.
- Maintains standard costing system and manages purchase price variances.
- Assists controller with accounting as it relates to inventories (raw, WIP, finished goods, and cost-of-goods sold, valuations and reserves).
Competencies
- Must have leadership and organizational skills with the drive to excel and perform at the next level.
- Must be able to exercise independent judgement or adopt or modify methods and standards to meet assigned duties/objectives.
- Must be able to research and problem solve, devise solutions and recommendations, and report on findings.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as square and lineal footages, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume, as it pertains to costing.
- Must have advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and a minimum of 2 years related experience preferred.
- Accounting and Costing experience in a manufacturing industry preferred.
- Experience with Navision or other ERP systems is a plus.
- Manufactured housing or construction industry knowledge helpful.
EEO Statement
Champion Home Builders is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Champion Home Builders participates in the E-Verify Program.
See All 13 Cost Accountant Jobs in Georgia
Find roles in Georgia that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Cost Accountant JobsCost Accountant Jobs by City in Georgia
Where Georgia roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Cost Accountant Job Market in Georgia
A snapshot from current Georgia openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Aerospace & Defense
- Chemicals & Materials
What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in cost accountant jobs across Georgia.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field required
- CPA credential or active pursuit of CPA licensure through the Georgia State Board of Accountancy
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics for cost reporting
- Experience with standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory reconciliation processes
- Strong command of Excel and financial modeling for monthly close and reporting cycles
- Familiarity with GAAP cost accounting standards and internal controls documentation
Cost Accountant Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a cost accountant in Georgia?
Most cost accountant roles in Georgia require a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, with employers strongly preferring candidates who hold or are pursuing a CPA license through the Georgia State Board of Accountancy. The CPA path requires passing all four sections of the Uniform CPA Exam and meeting Georgia's education and experience requirements. The Certified Management Accountant credential, administered by IMA, is also widely valued for cost-focused roles in Georgia's manufacturing and distribution sectors.
How much do cost accountants make in Georgia?
Cost accountants in Georgia earn a median of about $81,900 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $51,830 for the lowest 10% to over $145,960 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire cost accountants in Georgia?
Employers hiring cost accountants in Georgia right now include Glock, Mativ, and Arclin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Georgia's concentration of manufacturing, distribution, and corporate headquarters in the Atlanta metro and along the Savannah port corridor creates consistent demand across both large enterprises and mid-size regional companies.
Which Georgia cities have the most cost accountant jobs?
Atlanta, Athens, and Millen have the most cost accountant openings in Georgia. Atlanta dominates the listings because of the large number of corporate headquarters and regional finance centers based there, while Savannah's growth reflects the port's expansion and the manufacturing and logistics operations that have clustered around it, and Augusta draws demand from healthcare systems and defense-related contractors in the area.
Are there remote cost accountant jobs in Georgia?
Yes, and more than many finance roles, because cost accounting is primarily analytical and systems-based work that translates well to remote environments. About 20% of cost accountant openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting a meaningful share of the market. The tasks most commonly performed remotely include variance reporting, ERP data analysis, and monthly close support, while physical inventory observation and plant-level costing typically require on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a cost accountant in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a staff accountant or accounting analyst role at a Georgia manufacturer, distributor, or healthcare system, where cost accounting exposure is built on the job. Large Georgia employers such as Graphic Packaging and HD Supply have hired new graduates into general accounting rotations that include cost functions. Earning or actively pursuing your CPA through the Georgia State Board of Accountancy gives candidates a clear edge, and proficiency in SAP or Oracle is frequently cited in entry-level listings as a differentiator worth developing before applying.
Where can I find and apply to cost accountant jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to cost accountant jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find the roles that fit your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that match.
See All 13 Cost Accountant Jobs in Georgia
Find roles in Georgia that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Cost Accountant Jobs