Cost Accountant

Cost AccountantWe 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.