Cost Accountant

Addison Group; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking a Cost Accountant for a growing manufacturing organization in Saint Petersburg, FL. This is a fully in‑office role designed for someone who wants stability and growth.

As a Cost Accountant, you will analyze costs, margins, variances, support inventory valuation and cycle counts, and assist with forecasting and monthly close. New grads with 2–3+ years of experience are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of manufacturing accounting/cost accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong Excel skills (formulas, reporting, analysis).
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing and operational costs, margins, and variances
• Support inventory valuation, WIP, finished goods, and cycle counts
• Prepare cost reports, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Assist with forecasting and monthly close
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, HR, and Sales
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Manufacturing cost accounting

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Job description

Location: Saint Petersburg, FL - fully in office

Pay: $85-95k

Overview:

A growing manufacturing organization is looking for a Cost Accountant to join their team in St. Petersburg, FL. This is a great opportunity for someone with 2–3+ years of manufacturing experience who wants to grow with a stable, long-standing company.

What you’ll do:

• Analyze manufacturing and operational costs, margins, and variances
• Support inventory valuation, WIP, finished goods, and cycle counts
• Prepare cost reports, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Assist with forecasting and monthly close
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, HR, and Sales
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes

What they’re looking for:

• 2–3+ years of manufacturing accounting/cost accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Strong Excel skills (formulas, reporting, analysis)
• Strong analytical and communication skills