We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Stuart, Florida. In this role, you will oversee product costing, inventory analysis, and variance reporting while partnering with operations and finance to support planning and decision-making. The position plays an important part in maintaining accurate cost data, improving reporting visibility, and contributing to forecasting and close activities.
Responsibilities:
- Establish and refine standard product costs to support accurate financial reporting and operational decision-making.
- Maintain costing records by updating cost data regularly and validating bills of material for accuracy and completeness.
- Calculate costs for machine shipments and projected cost of goods sold to support monthly forecasting activities.
- Review and post key monthly cost accounting entries, including purchase price variance, scrap-related expense, and inventory adjustments.
- Examine manufacturing variances, identify unusual trends, and help correct reporting issues when discrepancies are found.
- Assess warranty-related expenses and prepare the monthly reserve calculation based on current product and claim information.
- Partner with operations leaders to create and enhance management reports used for product line performance and cost analysis.
- Analyze inventory activity by reviewing cycle count outcomes, comparing book balances to perpetual records, and investigating differences.
- Support month-end close, budgeting, annual planning, labor rate development, year-end reporting, and other cost-focused projects as needed.