Cost Accountant

Cost AccountantReady to take ownership of cost accounting in a dynamic food and agriculture environment? This is an excellent opportunity to partner directly with plant leadership, drive operational insights, and build visibility across a growing organization.Salary: $80,000-95,00 Location: Wellington, FloridaWhy This Opportunity Stands Out:• Serve as the lead cost accounting resource for multiple processing facilities across the Eastern region. • Gain direct exposure to plant operations, manufacturing leadership, and executive finance teams. • Play a strategic role in budgeting, forecasting, inventory management, and operational decision-making. • Partner closely with operations to identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements. • Enjoy a highly visible position with the ability to influence financial and operational performance. • Build expertise in manufacturing costing, inventory controls, and ERP-driven financial analysis. • Participate in capital project analysis and ROI evaluations that support company growth initiatives. • Work in a collaborative environment where finance is viewed as a key business partner to operations.Key Responsibilities for the Cost Accountant:• Develop, maintain, and analyze standard costs, product costing, and manufacturing variances. • Support inventory accuracy through cycle counts, reconciliations, and inventory control initiatives. • Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities. • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for plant operations. • Partner with plant management to provide financial analysis, operational insights, and process improvement recommendations. • Support audits, management reporting, and special projects as needed.Qualifications for the Cost Accountant:• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related business field. • Background in Cost Accounting or Accounting. • Minimum 5+ years of accounting experience. • Proficiency with Excel, Word, and Outlook, along with a strong understanding of GAAP principles.