Our client, a leader in the solar energy industry, is seeking a Cost Analyst to join their team. As a Cost Analyst, you will be part of the Finance/Accounting department supporting the plant finance team. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively, which will align successfully in the organization. **Job Title:** Cost Analyst **Location:** Greenville, NC (On-site) **Pay Range: 36.10** **What's the Job?** + Support the preparation and coordination of cost and financial reports for plant operations. + Assist in the reconciliation and resolution of outstanding invoices, including a backlog of 800+ Crown system invoices. + Perform three-way matching and help resolve AP discrepancies. + Support business intelligence reporting and data consolidation tasks. + Collaborate with plant finance team members on cost analysis, standard cost maintenance, and variance tracking. **What's Needed?** + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent work experience considered. + 1–3 years of experience in cost analysis, accounting, or finance; manufacturing environment experience preferred. + Familiarity with financial reporting and cost control principles. + Experience with ERP systems; SAP experience strongly preferred. + Strong Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, data reconciliation). **What's in it for me?** + Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a dynamic finance environment. + Collaborate with a skilled team and contribute to important financial projects. + Enhance your analytical and reporting skills in a supportive setting. + Possibility of contract extension based on performance and need. + Engage in process improvements and finance automation efforts. **Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:** + Medical and Prescription Drug Plans + Dental Plan + Supplemental Life Insurance + Short Term Disability Insurance + 401(k) If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.