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Cost Accountant

CFS, Tampa, FL, United States

Salary max: $31.00

Duration: Full Time


Title: Cost Accountant
Location: Brandon, FL
Salary: $65,000 – $75,000



Why This Opportunity Stands Out for a Cost Accountant



  • Join a small, stable manufacturing company where the Cost Accountant plays a visible and impactful role

  • Direct exposure to leadership with the ability to influence cost controls and operational efficiency

  • Hands-on environment with real ownership over inventory, WIP, and BOM accuracy

  • Opportunity for a Cost Accountant to build and refine costing processes in a growing organization

  • Collaborative, team-oriented culture where the Cost Accountant is a key business partner to operations


Key Responsibilities of the Cost Accountant



  • Maintain and analyze standard costs, product costing, and job costing within a manufacturing environment

  • Monitor and reconcile inventory, including raw materials, finished goods, and work-in-progress (WIP)

  • Oversee and validate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for accuracy and cost integrity

  • Track production variances and provide actionable reporting to leadership

  • Perform WIP analysis and ensure accurate monthly inventory valuations

  • Partner with operations to review production efficiencies and cost drivers

  • Assist with physical inventory counts and cycle counts

  • Support month-end close related to inventory and cost accounting functions

  • Develop and improve costing processes, controls, and reporting tools

  • Provide detailed Excel-based analysis, including advanced reporting and reconciliations


Qualifications for the Cost Accountant



  • 1–5 years of Cost Accountant or manufacturing accounting experience

  • Strong experience with inventory accounting, WIP, and BOM structures (required)

  • Background in small to mid-sized manufacturing environments preferred

  • Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and data analysis

  • Solid understanding of standard costing and variance analysis

  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred


This Cost Accountant role is ideal for someone who enjoys digging into the details, partnering with operations, and making a measurable impact within a small manufacturing environment.


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