Cost Accountant

Compulink Cable Assemblies of Florida, INC; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Compulink Cable Assemblies of Florida, INC, based in Saint Petersburg, FL, seeks a Cost Accountant to work closely with the Site Controller, handling cost accounting, forecasting, margin reviews, and fluctuation analysis, while supporting SOX controls.

The role demands independence in a fast-paced manufacturing setting and involves month-end close, variance analysis, inventory valuation, and collaboration with operations, supply chain, HR and sales to translate financial results into actionable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years' experience in cost accounting in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient with ERP systems (EPICOR preferred).
• Proficient with Power BI, Tableau, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform reporting activities throughout the month on margins, absorption and other metrics to ensure accuracy of the financials.
• Prepare fluctuation and variance analysis.
• Assist with forecasting.
• Analyze production and operational costs, identifying variances and trends (FOH, VOH).
• Prepare cost reports for management.
• Support inventory valuation, cycle counts, and audits - understand WIP, E&O, Finished Goods and inventory turns.
• Partner with operations, supply chain, HR, and sales on accounting matters.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations required for the monthly close.
• Ensure proper classification of expenses and adherence to accounting policies.
• Complete monthly consolidation load (trial balance, supplemental forms, etc.).
• Prepare audit schedules and support external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with SOX or internal control requirements.
• Support system implementations or upgrades.
• Comfortable interacting with operations and translating financial performance to operational insight.
• Prepare ad hoc analysis.
• Additional Staff Accounting duties, as assigned.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows.

Skills

Cost analysis

Financial forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

EPICOR

Power BI

Tableau

Microsoft Office

Job description

St. Petersburg, FL

Description:

Job Overview:

We are searching for a Cost Accountant who will work closely with the Site Controller in providing accounting support for cost accounting, forecasting, margin reviews and fluctuation analysis, and SOX controls. The Cost Accountant will also assist with general ledger transactions and account reconciliations. This individual must have the ability to work independently in a fast-paced office environment.

Responsibilities:

• Perform reporting activities throughout the month on margins, absorption and other metrics to ensure accuracy of the financials


• Prepare fluctuation and variance analysis


• Assist with forecasting


• Analyze production and operational costs, identifying variances and trends (FOH, VOH)


• Prepare cost reports for management


• Support inventory valuation, cycle counts, and audits - understand the mechanics of WIP, E&O, Finished Goods, and inventory turns.


• Partner with operations, supply chain, HR, and sales on accounting matters


• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations required for the monthly close


• Ensure proper classification of expenses and adherence to accounting policies


• Complete monthly consolidation load (trial balance, supplemental forms, etc.)


• Prepare audit schedules and support external auditors


• Ensure compliance with SOX or internal control requirements


• Support system implementations or upgrades


• Comfortable interacting with operations and translating financial performance to operational insight


• Prepare ad hoc analysis


• Additional Staff Accounting duties, as assigned.


• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows

Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• 3+ years' experience in cost accounting in a manufacturing environment


• Proficient with the use of ERP systems (EPICOR is highly preferred)


• Proficient with the use of Power BI, Tableau, and other data analysis tools


• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs


• Must be US person- US Citizen or Permanent resident

PM19

Requirements:

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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