Cost Accountant

Sunpro; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus

Benefits package including medical, a

Growth opportunities

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Hunter Douglas is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support manufacturing with inventory accounting, standard costing, and financial analysis. This role partners with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to provide cost insights, improve inventory reporting, and strengthen controls.

The ideal candidate has 3–7+ years in manufacturing accounting, strong Excel and ERP experience, and knowledge of SOX. Competitive compensation and robust benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 3–7+ years of manufacturing accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, standard costing and inventory accounting.
• Experience with variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Month-end close, journal entries and reconciliations experience.
• Advanced Excel and ERP system experience (SAP/Oracle/D365/NetSuite/Epicor).
• Understanding of internal controls and SOX compliance.
• Analytical, detail-oriented and collaborative communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory valuation, cost accounting records, and reconciliations.
• Analyze inventory transactions, investigate discrepancies, support counts.
• Maintain and update standard costs with annual/periodic roll activities.
• Prepare variance analyses for material, labor, and manufacturing costs.
• Assist budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking with financial modeling.
• Prepare journal entries and month/quarter/year-end close activities.
• Strengthen internal controls and support SOX compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify cost reductions.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cost accounting

Standard costing

Inventory accounting

Variance analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial reporting

Excel

SOX compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Dynamics 365

NetSuite

Epicor

Job description

Hunter Douglas is the world’s leading manufacturer of window coverings and a major manufacturer of architectural products. We are a brand that you know and trust. With more than 100 years of innovation, we’ve defined our industry with proprietary products that deliver revolutionary style and functionality and can be found in millions of homes and commercial buildings globally.

As a member of the Hunter Douglas family of brands, Sunpro embraces a very simple philosophy and day-to-day mission, which is that our success is only the result of the success of our dealers/business partners. Our dealers succeed because we care deeply about them and their reputation. As a result, we ensure that they receive top-quality retractable screens and awnings at a competitive price and the fastest turnaround possible.

We are searching for candidates that are driven, intelligent, creative, and entrepreneurial. By offering challenging and accelerated opportunities for growth, powered by a shared hunger for success, we create a space for your career to thrive. In return for your expertise, we are committed to providing competitive and robust total compensation and benefit packages to ensure you feel valued. Our dream is to become the fastest growing, most loved, window covering company in the world. What's yours?

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Accountant to support manufacturing operations through accurate inventory accounting, standard costing, financial analysis, and reporting. This role partners closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to provide meaningful cost insights, maintain strong financial controls, and improve inventory accuracy and reporting processes. The Cost Accountant plays a key role in supporting the organization’s financial performance by driving cost visibility, enhancing operational decision-making, and ensuring the integrity of inventory and manufacturing accounting activities.

What you'll do

• Maintain accurate inventory valuation, cost accounting records, and inventory reconciliations.
• Analyze inventory transactions, investigate discrepancies, and support physical inventory and cycle count programs.
• Maintain and update standard costs, including annual and periodic standard cost roll activities.
• Prepare and analyze material, labor, purchase price, and manufacturing variances, providing actionable insights to management.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting process through financial analysis, modeling, and performance tracking.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls related to inventory, costing, and financial reporting while supporting SOX compliance and audit requirements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify cost reduction opportunities, process improvements, and inventory control enhancements.
• All other duties as assigned

Who you are

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3-7+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, standard costing, and inventory accounting principles.
• Experience with variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics 365, NetSuite, Epicor, or similar).
• Understanding of internal controls, SOX compliance, and audit support processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to partner across Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain teams.

What's in it for you?

• Annual base salary range: $78,000- $106,000
• Bonus target range: 10-20%
• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability
• A company culture that prioritizes internal development and professional growth
• Time off with pay
• 401(k) plan with a degree of employer matching
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and product discounts

Please note, all offers presented to candidates are carefully crafted to ensure market competitiveness, equity, and reflect the individual candidate’s education, experience, skills and potential.
Hunter Douglas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.