Cost Accountant

SunPro Motorized Awnings & Screens; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer matching

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Product discounts

Job summary

Hunter Douglas in Bradenton, FL is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support manufacturing operations with inventory accounting, standard costing, and financial analysis. This role partners with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to provide cost visibility and strengthen internal controls.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, 3–7+ years in manufacturing, and strong Excel and ERP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 3–7+ years of accounting experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting and inventory accounting.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory valuation and cost accounting records.
• Analyze inventory transactions and perform reconciliations.
• Maintain and update standard costs.
• Prepare variances and provide insights to management.
• Support budgeting and forecasting with financial analysis.
• Prepare journal entries and month-end close.
• Maintain internal controls and support SOX compliance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify cost reductions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

SOX compliance

Variance analysis

Financial modeling

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing costing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

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%
• 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.