Cost Accountant

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Stuart, Florida. In this role, you will oversee product costing, inventory analysis, and variance reporting while partnering with operations and finance to support planning and decision-making. The position plays an important part in maintaining accurate cost data, improving reporting visibility, and contributing to forecasting and close activities.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and refine standard product costs to support accurate financial reporting and operational decision-making.

• Maintain costing records by updating cost data regularly and validating bills of material for accuracy and completeness.

• Calculate costs for machine shipments and projected cost of goods sold to support monthly forecasting activities.

• Review and post key monthly cost accounting entries, including purchase price variance, scrap-related expense, and inventory adjustments.

• Examine manufacturing variances, identify unusual trends, and help correct reporting issues when discrepancies are found.

• Assess warranty-related expenses and prepare the monthly reserve calculation based on current product and claim information.

• Partner with operations leaders to create and enhance management reports used for product line performance and cost analysis.

• Analyze inventory activity by reviewing cycle count outcomes, comparing book balances to perpetual records, and investigating differences.

• Support month-end close, budgeting, annual planning, labor rate development, year-end reporting, and other cost-focused projects as needed. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.

• At least 3 years of cost accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrated knowledge of standard costing, cost analysis, and manufacturing cost accounting principles.

• Experience supporting audits, budgeting processes, month-end or year-end close, and financial reporting activities.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced capability in Excel.

• Experience working with ERP systems and maintaining financial or cost-related data within business systems.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally across finance and operations.

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