Cost Accountant

CFS; Saint Petersburg (FL); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Descripción de la vacante

CFS in Saint Petersburg, FL, is seeking a Cost Accountant to join our manufacturing finance team. You will perform cost accounting analyses, support forecasting and budgeting, and manage inventory-related accounting while strengthening internal controls.

You will work with ERP Epicor and BI tools (Power BI/Tableau) to deliver actionable insights, support month‑end closes, and improve reporting accuracy in a stable manufacturing environment.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP systems; Epicor experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Power BI, Tableau, Microsoft Excel, and financial reporting tools.

Responsabilidades

• Perform cost accounting analysis, including margins, absorption, and manufacturing cost reporting.
• Prepare variance and fluctuation analyses to support financial reporting and business decisions.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and operational cost analysis.
• Manage inventory-related accounting, including valuation, cycle counts, and audit support.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and month‑end close activities.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and support external audit requirements.

Conocimientos

Cost accounting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Budgeting

Inventory management

Internal controls

ERP systems

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Herramientas

Epicor

Power BI

Tableau

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

• Work closely with senior finance leadership and gain direct exposure to business decision-making
• Play a key role in driving profitability through cost analysis, forecasting, and margin improvement initiatives
• Partner with operations, supply chain, HR, and sales, giving you broad business visibility beyond accounting
• Gain hands‑on experience with inventory valuation, manufacturing cost structures, and financial reporting
• Opportunity to influence process improvements and streamline accounting workflows
• Exposure to forecasting, variance analysis, and month‑end close activities that strengthen your overall finance skillset
• Contribute to internal controls and audit readiness in a well‑structured accounting environment
• Utilize modern ERP and business intelligence tools to enhance reporting and data‑driven insights
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings plan with company match, paid time off, and holidays
• Join a stable manufacturing environment where your analysis directly impacts operational success

Location: St. Petersburg, Florida

Salary: $80,000-90,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Work closely with senior finance leadership and gain direct exposure to business decision-making
• Play a key role in driving profitability through cost analysis, forecasting, and margin improvement initiatives
• Partner with operations, supply chain, HR, and sales, giving you broad business visibility beyond accounting
• Gain hands‑on experience with inventory valuation, manufacturing cost structures, and financial reporting
• Opportunity to influence process improvements and streamline accounting workflows
• Exposure to forecasting, variance analysis, and month‑end close activities that strengthen your overall finance skillset
• Contribute to internal controls and audit readiness in a well‑structured accounting environment
• Utilize modern ERP and business intelligence tools to enhance reporting and data‑driven insights
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings plan with company match, paid time off, and holidays
• Join a stable manufacturing environment where your analysis directly impacts operational success

Key Responsibilities For The Cost Accountant

• Perform cost accounting analysis, including margins, absorption, and manufacturing cost reporting
• Prepare variance and fluctuation analyses to support financial reporting and business decisions
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and operational cost analysis
• Manage inventory-related accounting, including valuation, cycle counts, and audit support
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and month‑end close activities
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and support external audit requirements

Qualifications For The Cost Accountant

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2+ years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
• Experience with ERP systems; Epicor experience preferred
• Proficiency with Power BI, Tableau, Microsoft Excel, and financial reporting tools