Cost Accountant
Location: St. Petersburg, Florida
Salary: $80,000-90,000
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
- Work closely with senior finance leadership and gain direct exposure to business decision-making
- Play a key role in driving profitability through cost analysis, forecasting, and margin improvement initiatives
- Partner with operations, supply chain, HR, and sales, giving you broad business visibility beyond accounting
- Gain hands-on experience with inventory valuation, manufacturing cost structures, and financial reporting
- Opportunity to influence process improvements and streamline accounting workflows
- Exposure to forecasting, variance analysis, and month-end close activities that strengthen your overall finance skillset
- Contribute to internal controls and audit readiness in a well-structured accounting environment
- Utilize modern ERP and business intelligence tools to enhance reporting and data-driven insights
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings plan with company match, paid time off, and holidays
- Join a stable manufacturing environment where your analysis directly impacts operational success
Key Responsibilities for the Cost Accountant:
- Perform cost accounting analysis, including margins, absorption, and manufacturing cost reporting
- Prepare variance and fluctuation analyses to support financial reporting and business decisions
- Support forecasting, budgeting, and operational cost analysis
- Manage inventory-related accounting, including valuation, cycle counts, and audit support
- Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and support external audit requirements
Qualifications for the Cost Accountant:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 2+ years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
- Experience with ERP systems; Epicor experience preferred
- Proficiency with Power BI, Tableau, Microsoft Excel, and financial reporting tools
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