Cost Accountant

Title:

Cost Accountant

Location:

Brandon, FL
Salary: $65,000 – $75,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out for a Cost Accountant

• Join a small, stable manufacturing company where the Cost Accountant plays a visible and impactful role
• Direct exposure to leadership with the ability to influence cost controls and operational efficiency
• Hands-on environment with real ownership over inventory, WIP, and BOM accuracy
• Opportunity for a Cost Accountant to build and refine costing processes in a growing organization
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture where the Cost Accountant is a key business partner to operations

Key Responsibilities of the Cost Accountant

• Maintain and analyze standard costs, product costing, and job costing within a manufacturing environment
• Monitor and reconcile inventory, including raw materials, finished goods, and work-in-progress (WIP)
• Oversee and validate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for accuracy and cost integrity
• Track production variances and provide actionable reporting to leadership
• Perform WIP analysis and ensure accurate monthly inventory valuations
• Partner with operations to review production efficiencies and cost drivers
• Assist with physical inventory counts and cycle counts
• Support month-end close related to inventory and cost accounting functions
• Develop and improve costing processes, controls, and reporting tools
• Provide detailed Excel-based analysis, including advanced reporting and reconciliations

Qualifications for the Cost Accountant

• 1–5 years of Cost Accountant or manufacturing accounting experience
• Strong experience with inventory accounting, WIP, and BOM structures (required)
• Background in small to mid-sized manufacturing environments preferred
• Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and data analysis
• Solid understanding of standard costing and variance analysis
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

This Cost Accountant role is ideal for someone who enjoys digging into the details, partnering with operations, and making a measurable impact within a small manufacturing environment.

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