Senior Cost Accountant

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.

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to manage all inventory accounting activities, support financial planning, and drive cost visibility in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ($100,000 - $120,000 per year) with potential bonus opportunity.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.

Career Growth

• Opportunity to work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Collaborative work environment partnering with Accounting, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Operations.
• Exposure to strategic projects: costing initiatives, process improvements, and ERP enhancements.
• Stable manufacturing environment with a strong operational focus.