Cost Accountant

Careerwebsite; Saint Petersburg (FL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Compulink is seeking a Cost Accountant to work with the Site Controller, delivering cost accounting support, forecasting, margin reviews, fluctuation analysis, and SOX controls. The role involves general ledger tasks, reconciliations, and close processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of cost accounting experience, ERP EPICOR proficiency, and strong skills in Power BI/Tableau.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years' experience in cost accounting in a manufacturing environment.
• ERP experience with EPICOR is highly preferred.
• Experience with Power BI and Tableau for data analysis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• US person - US Citizen or Permanent resident.

Responsibilities

• Perform reporting 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.
• 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 for monthly close.
• Ensure proper classification of expenses and adherence to accounting policies.
• Complete monthly consolidation load (trial balance, forms, etc.).
• Prepare audit schedules and support external auditors.
• Ensure SOX or internal control compliance.
• Support system implementations or upgrades.
• Translate financial performance to operational insight for colleagues.
• Prepare ad hoc analysis.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows.
• Additional staff accounting duties as assigned.

Skills

Cost accounting

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

EPICOR

Power BI

Tableau

Microsoft Office

Job description

St. Petersburg, FL

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.

Compulink offers employees a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, voluntary plans, 401(k) with match, Paid Time Off and paid holidays

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
• Identifyopportunities to streamline accounting workflows
• Additional Staff Accounting duties, as assigned.

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