Senior Manufacturing Cost & Inventory Accountant

Ledgent-Finance-; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is seeking an experienced Accountant for a growing manufacturing organization. This role will focus on inventory accounting, cost accounting, financial reporting, and multi-entity accounting operations.

The ideal candidate has a strong manufacturing accounting background and experience supporting complex inventory and costing environments. This position offers opportunities to improve controls and drive profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years of accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong inventory and cost accounting experience required.
• Experience supporting multiple entities and intercompany accounting.
• Knowledge of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory controls.
• ERP system experience (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, or similar).
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.
• CPA or CPA-track preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory accounting, reconciliations, cycle counts, and physical inventory processes.
• Oversee inventory valuation, WIP, finished goods, and cost of goods sold reporting.
• Perform cost accounting activities including standard costing, variance analysis, labor, and overhead allocations.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Support financial reporting and accounting for multiple entities, including intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
• Analyze manufacturing and inventory variances and provide recommendations to improve accuracy and profitability.
• Partner with operations, supply chain, and production teams to strengthen inventory controls and reporting.
• Assist with audits, budgeting, forecasting, and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Inventory accounting

Cost accounting

Variance analysis

Intercompany accounting

Financial reporting

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Dynamics

Job description

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is seeking an experienced Accountant for a growing manufacturing organization. This role will focus on inventory accounting, cost accounting, financial reporting, and multi-entity accounting operations.

The ideal candidate has a strong manufacturing accounting background and experience supporting complex inventory and costing environments. This position offers opportunities to improve controls and drive profitability.