Cost Accountant

Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate accounting and financial analysis, with a deep understanding of GAAP and financial concepts. This role is essential for providing accurate cost information that supports budgeting, forecasting, and overall financial strategy. The Cost Accountant will play a key role in interpreting financial reports and conducting account analysis to ensure the integrity of financial data.

Responsibilities · Planning, studying, and collecting data to determine costs of business activity such as raw material purchases, inventory and labor.

· Analyzing data collected and recording results.

· Analyzing changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods or services provided, to determine effects on cost.

· Analyzing actual manufacturing costs and preparing periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.

· Recording cost information for use in controlling expenditures.

· Upload Inventory Variances.

· Analyzing audits of costs and preparing reports.

· Assigns SPC codes to new products

· Interact with Production Control to ensure Bills of Materials (BOM) are accurate and up to date. Review and audit BOM’s to ensure they reflect the latest manufacturing practices.

· Run annual standard cost setting process that includes reviewing Purchased Material & Conversion Costs (Labor & Overhead) and complete revaluation process at the beginning of the year with the revaluation journal entries.

· Making estimates of new and proposed product costs.

· Maintaining Cost Accounting System.

· Assisting in Month end close of the General Ledger.

· Conduct physical inventories and monitors cycle count program.

· Register the Production, Cost of Goods sold and Contract Manufacturing Journal entries.

· Reconcile inventories.

· Reconcile balance sheet accounts.

· Work with the finance department to implement and apply cost accounting policies and procedures as they are derived.

· Perform ad hoc product/plant cost analysis to support the operations.

· Support compliance activities associated with Food Safety Systems, Good Manufacturing Practices, Gluten-Free, Organic and Standard Operating Procedures.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in corporate accounting or cost accounting roles.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP principles and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency in financial analysis techniques and tools.
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems is preferred.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while also being self-motivated.

If you are passionate about finance and eager to contribute to our team's success through precise cost management, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Accounting: 3 years (Required)
• Cost accounting: 3 years (Required)
• ERP systems: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Lake Alfred, FL 33850 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lake Alfred, FL 33850: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000