Cost Accountant

Aston Carter•Lakeland, FL

1d•$29 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Cost Accountant to support a multi-site manufacturing environment with a strong emphasis on inventory and work order costing. This role is highly visible and involves collaborating with operations and corporate teams to ensure precise and timely cost reporting.

Requirements

3+ years of cost accounting experience.
Experience in inventory and work order accounting.
Experience in manufacturing or inventory-driven environments.
Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Comfortable working independently with minimal oversight.

Nice To Haves

Experience with JDE (preferred).
Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred, not required).

Responsibilities

Manage and analyze cost accounting activities across multiple locations.
Support inventory accounting and work order tracking, which is the core focus of this role.
Process and review costing within JDE for multiple sites.
Perform variance analysis on labor, material, and overhead, and communicate insights effectively.
Partner with plant operations and corporate finance to ensure accurate reporting.
Assist with month-end close activities related to inventory and cost accounting.
Maintain and improve costing accuracy and reporting processes.
Build and manage reports using Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
Support ad hoc analysis and requests from leadership as needed.