Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a skilled Cost Accountant to join our client's team in Stuart, Florida. In this role, you will play a critical part in managing and analyzing standard cost systems, providing accurate financial data, and supporting manufacturing operations. This position requires a detail-oriented individual who can collaborate effectively across departments and contribute to the continuous improvement of processes.
Responsibilities:
• Analyze and manage standard cost systems, ensuring accurate development and application of product costs.
• Maintain and update the cost database, including monthly revisions and reviews of bills of material.
• Calculate costs for machine shipments and forecast the cost of goods sold to support monthly financial projections.
• Investigate and record inventory-related expenses, such as Purchase Price Variance and Scrap expense, while resolving discrepancies.
• Review manufacturing variances monthly, ensuring data accuracy and addressing reporting errors.
• Assess product warranty expenses and establish monthly provisions.
• Partner with Operations to develop and implement management reports for product line analysis.
• Contribute to lean manufacturing initiatives and provide support for process improvement projects.
• Conduct inventory analysis, including cycle count reviews and reconciliation of book inventory with perpetual records.
• Assist in monthly closing activities, forecasting, and preparation of the Annual Operating Plan, including labor rate calculations.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of cost accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and their application in cost accounting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience in budgeting, financial audits, and year-end closings.
• Knowledge of standard cost accounting practices and inventory analysis techniques.