Strategic Cost Accountant – Manufacturing & Inventory

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical benefits

PTO & holidays

Career growth

ERP enhancements

Cross-functional exposure

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant in Orlando to lead inventory accounting, standard costing, and cost analyses. You will partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations on costing initiatives and ERP improvements, ensuring GAAP/SOX compliance and accurate COGS reporting.

The role requires 3+ years in manufacturing cost accounting, a Bachelor's in Accounting, and strong Excel/ERP skills. Join a manufacturing team with growth opportunities and robust benefits in a collaborative

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory accounting

GAAP & SOX compliance

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

QAD

BlackLine

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant in Orlando to lead inventory accounting, standard costing, and cost analyses. You will partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations on costing initiatives and ERP improvements, ensuring GAAP/SOX compliance and accurate COGS reporting.

The role requires 3+ years in manufacturing cost accounting, a Bachelor's in Accounting, and strong Excel/ERP skills. Join a manufacturing team with growth opportunities and robust benefits in a collaborative