Cost Accountant

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$88K — $104K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of cost accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar
  • Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs
  • Strong analytical skills for working with large data sets

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and maintain product cost standards for materials, production, and overhead
  • Prepare and analyze cost variance reports to identify trends
  • Collaborate with operations and R&D to establish costs for new products
  • Manage inventory cycle count program and monitor valuation
  • Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
  • Identify process improvement opportunities with leadership

Benefits

  • Retirement plan
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Commitment to community involvement
Full Job Description
Job Title: Cost Accountant
Location: Tampa, FL
Compensation: $88k-$104.5k Total Comp
Job Type: Full Time
Benefits: Retirement, Healthcare, Paid Holiday, PTO, etc.

Why You Should Apply:
  • Stable organization with over a century in business
  • Culture that values work-life balance and employee well-being
  • Opportunities to grow within both the accounting and operations teams
  • Strong commitment to community involvement and employee well-being

What We're Looking For:
  • 3+ years of cost accounting experience (manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred)
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to work with large data sets

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Analyze and maintain product cost standards, including materials, production, and overhead
  • Prepare and analyze cost variance reports to identify drivers and trends
  • Collaborate with operations and R&D to establish costs for new and modified products
  • Manage the inventory cycle count program and monitor inventory valuation
  • Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and other financial analysis to drive operational efficiency
  • Partner with leadership to identify process improvement opportunities

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