Manufacturing Cost Accountant — Insight & Forecasting

CompuLink Cable Assemblies Inc; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CompuLink Cable Assemblies Inc. is seeking a Cost Accountant to work closely with the Site Controller, supporting cost accounting, forecasting, margin reviews, fluctuation analysis and SOX controls.

The successful candidate will perform month-end closing duties, prepare cost reports, assist with inventory valuation, and collaborate with operations to translate financial performance into actionable insights in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent.
• 3+ years of cost accounting in manufacturing.
• ERP experience with EPICOR preferred.
• Proficient in 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 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
• 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
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows
• Additional Staff Accounting duties, as assigned.

Skills

Cost accounting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

EPICOR ERP

Power BI

Tableau

Microsoft Excel

Job description

CompuLink Cable Assemblies Inc. is seeking a Cost Accountant to work closely with the Site Controller, supporting cost accounting, forecasting, margin reviews, fluctuation analysis and SOX controls.

The successful candidate will perform month-end closing duties, prepare cost reports, assist with inventory valuation, and collaborate with operations to translate financial performance into actionable insights in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.