We are seeking a Cost Accountant for an established company located near Green Cove Springs, FL. The primary objective of the Cost Accountant is to support the Controller and Operations Manager as a business partner in the maintenance of monthly closing process, financial reporting, presentations, internal control, process improvement, budgeting and other special requests.

Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 8am to 5pm

Job Duties of the Cost Accountant:

• Assist in performing monthly financial close process.

• Assist operations with managing the plant MRO spending

• Assist in preparation and production of the plant financial statements.

• Review and analyze the plant financial results, including plant and project performance to assist management in identifying key operational issues to improve business performance and operating results.

• Interact with all levels within the Accounting function to ascertain the plant’s financial needs are being met.

• Assist in supporting the annual audit process including development and preparation of certain work papers to reconcile to the G/L

• Assist in preparing Plant and Project/Job profitability analysis.

• Assist in the development and analysis of the monthly, quarterly and annual Budget and Forecast.

• Assist in identifying process improvements and best practices.

• Maintenance of Fixed Assets (PPE), CapEx (CIP) and related reporting.

• Various special projects and analysis.

Skills and Qualifications of the Cost Accountant:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.

• Minimum 3-5 years of public accounting or 5+ years of relevant, progressive accounting experience in a manufacturing environment

• Proficient knowledge of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) with knowledge of percent-complete and project accounting in the construction industry desirable.

• Demonstrated Standard and Job Costing.

• Highly motivated individual able to work in a dynamic environment.

• Strong business acumen.

• Proficiency in MS Office Products. Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills.

• Strong communication skills.

This is a drug-free workplace. All candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and be willing to submit to a national background check. 

If you're interested in this position, please apply with a complete resume and work history.