Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant

Location: Orlando, FL 32824 (Near Orlando International Airport)

Schedule: Monday – Friday | Flexible Start Time (7:00 AM – 9:00 AM)

Compensation: $85,000 – $100,000 Comprehensive Benefits

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Work Environment: Fully Onsite

Why This Opportunity?

We are seeking an experienced Cost Accountant to join a growing manufacturing organization. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys being hands-on with inventory, manufacturing operations, and cost analysis while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Unlike many manufacturing accounting roles, this position offers a true 40-hour work week with no regular after-hours expectations. The company operates on a 5-day monthly close process, eliminating the excessive overtime often associated with month-end and year-end close activities.

This role reports directly to the Controller and serves as a key contributor within the Finance and Accounting team.

What You'll Be Doing

Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Analysis

• Analyze manufacturing costs including raw materials, labor, and overhead
• Prepare cost analysis, gross margin reports, and manufacturing KPI reporting
• Review job cost variance reports and identify efficiency opportunities
• Monitor inventory shrinkage, scrap, and obsolescence trends
• Track direct and indirect labor hours by manufacturing job and work center
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to maintain accurate Bills of Material (BOMs)
• Support cost reduction and process improvement initiatives
• Review capital expenditure requests and evaluate financial impact
• Assist with annual overhead rate calculations

Inventory Management

• Monitor inventory levels, valuation, and accuracy
• Reconcile physical inventory counts and investigate discrepancies
• Support and oversee cycle count programs and inventory compliance
• Analyze inventory turnover and days-of-supply metrics
• Reconcile off-site warehouse and Amazon inventory activity
• Support annual physical inventory processes
• Maintain inventory-related ERP system data and controls

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Assist with budgeting and forecasting related to manufacturing costs and cost of goods sold
• Support labor planning and manufacturing expense forecasting
• Assist with capital expenditure budgeting
• Develop inventory-related forecasting metrics, including shrinkage, scrap, and obsolescence

General Accounting Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries related to inventory and cost accounting
• Reconcile inventory-related general ledger accounts, including Raw Materials, WIP, and Finished Goods
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules
• Support monthly business reviews and financial reporting
• Assist with annual audits and balance sheet reconciliations

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3–5 years of Cost Accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting and manufacturing cost structures
• Experience with ERP systems such as Infor Syteline, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or similar platforms
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities
• Ability to work independently while partnering with cross-functional teams

Manufacturing Experience is Required

Candidates must come from a manufacturing environment. Experience from banking, financial services, distribution, or inventory-only environments will not provide the necessary background for this role.

Successful candidates will have experience with concepts such as:

• Bill of Materials (BOM)
• Raw Materials, Work-in-Process (WIP), and Finished Goods
• Labor and Overhead Absorption
• Inventory Valuation
• Cycle Counting
• Manufacturing Variance Analysis
• Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)

What You'll Enjoy

• Competitive salary of $85,000 – $100,000
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible start times
• Stable 40-hour work week
• No routine after-hours expectations
• Collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on manufacturing operations and financial performance

If you're a manufacturing-focused Cost Accountant looking for a role that combines meaningful work, operational visibility, and exceptional work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.