Cost Accountant

London Approach; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing company in Clearwater, FL, is seeking an experienced Cost Accountant to develop standard costs, analyze variances, and support financial processes. The ideal candidate has over 5 years in manufacturing cost accounting, strong ERP and Excel skills, and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. This is a full-time role with a competitive salary range of $85,000.00 to $105,000.00 per year.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience with a focus on manufacturing cost accounting.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain standard costs and cost control systems.
• Analyze and report on manufacturing variances and job costing.
• Track inventory transactions and support cycle counts.

Skills

Manufacturing cost accounting

Inventory management

Advanced Excel skills

GAAP understanding

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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Base pay range

$85,000.00/yr - $105,000.00/yr

We are seeking an experienced Cost Accountant to join our growing manufacturing team. This role will work closely with both finance and operations to establish and monitor standard costs, analyze variances, and support key financial and inventory processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain standard costs, cost control systems, and cost analysis reports.
• Analyze and report on manufacturing variances, job costing, and profitability by product/customer.
• Maintain accurate item masters, bills of materials, and work center cost data.
• Conduct scrap cost analysis, identify root causes, and recommend improvements.
• Track inventory transactions, support cycle counts, and annual physical inventories.
• Perform month-end close tasks, including reconciliations, inventory analysis, and variance reporting.
• Collaborate with leadership on financial reporting and special projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience with a focus on manufacturing cost accounting and inventory management.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, analytical skills, and attention to detail.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Manufacturing and Machinery Manufacturing

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