Cost Accountant

Florida Caribbean Distillers • Lake Alfred, FL

409d • $60,000 - $60,000

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Accountant to join our finance team at Florida Caribbean Distillers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate accounting and financial analysis, with a deep understanding of GAAP and financial concepts. This role is essential for providing accurate cost information that supports budgeting, forecasting, and overall financial strategy. The Cost Accountant will play a key role in interpreting financial reports and conducting account analysis to ensure the integrity of financial data.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in corporate accounting or cost accounting roles.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP principles and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency in financial analysis techniques and tools.
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems is preferred.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while also being self-motivated.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ERP systems (1 year preferred)

Responsibilities

• Planning, studying, and collecting data to determine costs of business activity such as raw material purchases, inventory and labor.
• Analyzing data collected and recording results.
• Analyzing changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods or services provided, to determine effects on cost.
• Analyzing actual manufacturing costs and preparing periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
• Recording cost information for use in controlling expenditures.
• Uploading Inventory Variances.
• Analyzing audits of costs and preparing reports.
• Assigning SPC codes to new products.
• Interacting with Production Control to ensure Bills of Materials (BOM) are accurate and up to date.
• Reviewing and auditing BOM's to ensure they reflect the latest manufacturing practices.
• Running annual standard cost setting process that includes reviewing Purchased Material & Conversion Costs (Labor & Overhead) and completing revaluation process at the beginning of the year with the revaluation journal entries.
• Making estimates of new and proposed product costs.
• Maintaining Cost Accounting System.
• Assisting in Month end close of the General Ledger.
• Conducting physical inventories and monitoring cycle count program.
• Registering the Production, Cost of Goods sold and Contract Manufacturing Journal entries.
• Reconciling inventories.
• Reconciling balance sheet accounts.
• Working with the finance department to implement and apply cost accounting policies and procedures as they are derived.
• Performing ad hoc product/plant cost analysis to support the operations.
• Supporting compliance activities associated with Food Safety Systems, Good Manufacturing Practices, Gluten-Free, Organic and Standard Operating Procedures.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree