Cost Accountant

CFS; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

CFS, a manufacturing company in Saint Petersburg, FL, is seeking a Cost Accountant to partner with finance and operations to analyze costs, margins, and inventory costs. You will contribute to forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting, and support month-end close and internal controls.

You'll gain hands-on experience with Epicor ERP, Power BI, Tableau, and Excel, while driving cost reduction initiatives and improving accounting workflows in a structured environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Cost accounting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Financial reporting

Education

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

Tools

Epicor ERP

Power BI

Tableau

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• 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

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