Senior Cost Accountant

LeoForce; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life

Generous PTO & paid holidays

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Exposure to strategic projects

Stable manufacturing environment

Job summary

LeoForce, based in Orlando, FL, seeks a Senior Cost Accountant to manage inventory costing, standard costing, and cost roll-ups in our ERP environment. You will develop labor and overhead rates and oversee COGS for both manufacturing and service operations.

We value accuracy, GAAP compliance, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations to drive cost visibility and decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required or equivalent.
• 3+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and SOX 404 compliance.
• Experience with inventory costing, standard costing, and operations accounting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory accounting activities including standard costing and cost roll-ups within the ERP system.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing labor and overhead rates.
• Oversee COGS accounting for manufacturing and service operations.
• Analyze variances such as WIP, work orders, and purchase price variances.
• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations for inventory, COGS, and reserves.

Skills

Cost accounting

GAAP knowledge

SOX compliance

Excel proficiency

Variance analysis

Journal entries

Audits support

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA license

Tools

QAD

BlackLine

Job description

Senior Cost Accountant

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 per year

Job Details

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage all inventory accounting activities, including standard costing and cost roll-ups within the ERP system.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing labor and overhead rates.
• Oversee cost of goods sold accounting for both manufacturing and service operations.
• Analyze production variances, including WIP, work order, purchase price, and inventory variances.
• Research inventory cost fluctuations and budget-to-actual variances.
• Establish, document, and maintain overhead allocation methodologies in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations related to inventory, COGS, and reserve accounts.
• Produce monthly and quarterly inventory and COGS variance reporting.
• Coordinate daily cycle counts and annual physical inventory processes.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations on inventory and costing initiatives.
• Participate in Engineering Review Board meetings to evaluate cost impacts.
• Support financial planning and analysis with fluctuation and trend analyses.
• Maintain internal controls and assist with SOX compliance requirements.
• Support external audit requests and tax preparation activities.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and accounting policy implementation projects.
• Assist with other accounting and finance projects as assigned.

Qualifications Needed

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required.
• CPA license preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience with inventory accounting, product costing, standard costing, and operations accounting.
• Experience performing variance analysis, including inventory, production, WIP, work order, and purchase price variances.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and SOX 404 compliance requirements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting audits and internal control environments.
• Public accounting experience preferred (2+ years).
• Experience with QAD and/or BlackLine preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

A bit about us:

Founded decades ago and based in Orlando, FL, we are a leading manufacturer focused on delivering high-quality products through innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. Our team partners across accounting, supply chain, engineering, and operations to drive financial accuracy, cost visibility, and strategic decision-making in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

Why join us?

• Competitive Compensation: Market-competitive base salary + potential bonus opportunity
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
• Career Growth: Opportunity to work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams
• Collaborative Work Environment: Partner with Accounting, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Operations
• Exposure to Strategic Projects: Costing initiatives, process improvements, and ERP enhancements
• Stable Manufacturing Environment with strong operational focus