Cost Accountant jobs in Chattanooga, TN

Sr. Cost Accountant

About Lodge Cast Iron
We got our start over 125 years ago when Joseph Lodge founded the Blacklock Foundry in South Pittsburg, TN. His scrappy, hardworking spirit continues to lead us today. As a team, we believe cast iron is for everyone. We’re dedicated to manufacturing American-made cookware that we’re proud to use in our very own homes and excited to bring to kitchens, backyards, and campfires around the world. Day in and day out, we work together to stay safe, have fun, and be better than we were the day before.

What fires us up?
By now, you may have caught on to the fact that we’re serious about spreading the joys of cast iron. And while we’re always on the lookout for ways to innovate, we believe in the adage: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. That’s why we stand by a simple recipe of just iron and oil (no forever chemicals, since forever!). It’s also why we’re passionate about keeping our campus in our hometown of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, providing great jobs to our community. As we bring our cookware to the next generation of cast iron chefs, we’re looking for people to help us stay true to our roots every step of the way. Does that sound like something you can get behind?

A Day in the Life of a Sr. Cost Accountant
The Sr. Cost Accountant will play a critical role in managing manufacturing accounting, inventory, and cost processes. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate Bills of Materials (BOM), overseeing daily production reporting, supporting forecasting, month-end close, and ensuring accurate inventory reconciliation. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience with inventory management, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of manufacturing accounting, product costing, and inventory analysis.
• Support the manufacturing budget and forecast process for short- and long-range operating objectives.
• Develop and maintain the cost accounting system, documents, and records of the organization.
• Maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOM), oversee production reporting, support the month-end close process, and ensure accurate inventory reconciliation.
• Implement the annual cost rolls and routing changes for costing updates.
• Maintain and improve upon manufacturing routing version change controls.
• Maintain labor and overhead rates, raw materials, and purchased finished goods standards.
• Support analysis of inventory Excess and Obsolete (E&O), update E&O reserve by item based on finance guidelines.
• Analyze actual manufacturing costs and prepare periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs for manufacturing variances and manufacturing absorption analysis.
• Work with Business Intelligence to improve business processes and establish dashboard reporting, track/develop company KPIs.
• Monitor key General Ledger accounts for potential issues related to production, receiving, and shipping, conduct monthly account analysis, and communicate discrepancies to operations supervision for feedback and training purposes.
• Reconcile general ledger inventory accounts with the perpetual inventory records and other supporting documents.
• Perform process/time studies as needed to establish the correct material usage and overhead rates for BOMs and routings.
• Work cross-functionally to help deliver business objectives by highlighting opportunities for increased capacity utilization, material cost savings, product/process cost optimization, working capital reduction, and capital effectiveness.
• Support physical inventory audits, as well as internal controls documentation and auditing.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 2-3 years of experience in Manufacturing Accounting/Cost.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required (especially Excel).
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of confidentiality required.

Summary of Necessary Knowledge, Experience, and Skills

• Process and detail-oriented.
• ERP system experience (i.e., Sage 500 ERP) is a plus.
• Master data management and reporting skills are a plus.
• Cost accounting experience is a plus.
• Organizational skills/multi-project management.
• Investigative/research skills.
• Professional communication skills/approachability.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• New & innovative ideas/approaches on how to understand and manage our inventory workflows and master data.
• Team player who works well with others to achieve the common goal of making Lodge the best company possible.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life, and Short-Term Disability)
• On-Site Clinic and Fitness Center
• 401K Match and Deferred Profit Sharing Program
• Quarterly Profit Sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
• Scholarship Opportunity and Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount at Lodge Factory Store and Big Bad Breakfast
• Safety, Holiday, and Celebration Dinners

Equal Opportunity Employer
Lodge Manufacturing does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).