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Help build the cost accounting foundation for JTX Forged as we move from QuickBooks to Acumatica. Reporting to the Controller, you will establish reliable manufacturing costs, support an accurate inventory cutover, and give our teams the information they need to improve margins. What You'll Do Partner with the Controller and implementation team to configure cost accounting in Acumatica, including work centers, overhead, variance accounts, and work-in-process treatment. Own item master, bill of material (BOM), and routing cleanup and validation before migration. Lead inventory cutover, reconcile opening balances to the general ledger, and support parallel-close testing, user testing, training, and procedure documentation. Maintain material, labor, machine, and overhead standards for forging, machining, and finishing. Coordinate standard cost rolls and account for yield, scrap, tooling, and die costs. Analyze manufacturing variances and margins by product line, SKU, and customer. Work with production teams to identify causes and recommend improvements. Reconcile inventory and manufacturing accounts, support physical and cycle counts, and evaluate raw materials, work-in-process, finished goods, and inventory reserves. Support month-end close, management reporting, operational KPIs, and capital expenditure analysis. Maintain accounting controls and submit cost changes, revaluations, and inventory adjustments for Controller approval before posting. What You Need to

Succeed Required:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field At least 3 years of manufacturing cost accounting experience, including standard costing, BOMs, routings, and production costing Strong understanding of inventory accounting and manufacturing processes Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis Experience with Acumatica, SAP, Oracle, or a similar ERP system Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred:

ERP implementation or migration experience, including data conversion, cutover, and user acceptance testing. QuickBooks migration and Acumatica manufacturing experience are especially helpful Experience in metal forming, machining, or similar discrete manufacturing CMA or CPA designation, lean manufacturing knowledge, or capital expenditure analysis experience Who Thrives Here People who succeed at Southern tend to: Take ownership of their work Show up ready to perform Solve problems instead of waiting for direction Value safety over shortcuts Respect the team and the job What You Get Competitive pay with consistent earning potential Weekly pay Medical, dental, and vision 401(k) with company match after 6 months Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding operation About Southern The Southern family of companies supports complex transportation, lifting, logistics, and fabrication needs across the United States. Together, our teams help move, lift, plan, and build the infrastructure that keeps critical industries running. From heavy haul transportation to crane operations, project logistics, freight brokerage, and fabrication, Southern offers employees the opportunity to build long-term careers inside a growing, vertically integrated organization known for safety, reliability, and operational excellence. JTX Forged specializes in designing and producing high-performance forged aluminum wheels for trucks, SUVs, and UTVs. Every wheel is meticulously engineered, machined from 6061-T6 grade aluminum, and finished entirely in-house to ensure unparalleled strength, durability, and a custom aesthetic that stands out on the road. Across every company, Southern is built on teamwork, accountability, and pride in doing demanding work the right way—offering careers with purpose, stability, and room to grow. Southern is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. All positions are subject to applicable background checks, drug and alcohol screening, and compliance with DOT and FMCSA regulations where required.

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance Application Question(s): How many years of cost accounting experience do you have in a manufacturing environment? Have you personally maintained standard costs, including material, labor, and overhead? Have you supported an ERP implementation or migration? If yes, identify the system and your responsibilities. Ability to

Commute:

Gladewater, TX 75647 (Required)

Work Location:

In person