Are you a strategic and analytical finance professional looking to make a real impact in a growing manufacturing company? We are seeking an experienced Accountant to join a friendly and collaborative team! As a key player in our finance department, you will drive cost analysis inventory management, and financial reporting to support our expanding operations. You’ll be responsible for core accounting functions like month end close, reconciliations, and variance analysis, while helping to enhance cost controls and provide valuable financial insights.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in standard costing, variance analysis, and ERP systems, along with the ability to provide strategic recommendations to leadership. If you’re looking for a role where you can grow with the company and contribute to a supportive team environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Accountant Benefits and Compensation: 

• GREAT leadership and small collaborative team
• In-office work setting
• TERRIFIC career growth opportunities as the company grows and evolves
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Highly competitive compensation $85,000-$95,000 plus bonus potential.

Accountant Job Duties: 

• Lead the development of cost control systems, standard costing, and financial analysis.
• Handle month-end close, accruals, reconciliations, financial statement prep, inventory accounting, etc.
• Analyze product costing, variances, and manufacturing expenses while maintaining confidentiality.
• Prepare and manage financial reports on gross margins, cost structures, and variances.
• Conduct annual standard cost updates and monitor inventory transactions.
• Identify scrap cost drivers and recommend improvement initiatives.
• Analyze profitability by customer and product while safeguarding sensitive data.
• Support product cost analysis and confidential pricing negotiations.
• Manage inventory reconciliations, cycle counts, and ERP system reporting.
• Maintain KPI dashboards for scrap and inventory accuracy.
• Execute month-end close processes, including financial reconciliations and variance reporting.
• Collaborate with finance leadership to ensure a timely and accurate close.
• Handle special projects and provide confidential financial insights.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, ensuring discretion in all activities.

Accountant Skills/Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• 5+ years of experience in accounting roles, focusing on inventory management and cost accounting
• Must possess strong GAAP knowledge
• Advanced Excel experience required
• Prior experience with a large ERP system
• Ability to meet strict deadlines, both independently and as part of a team 
• Detail oriented and the ability to deliver work products with a high degree of accuracy 
• Strong verbal and written skills, and the ability to convey complex information 
• Attention to detail, able to learn quickly, ask questions, document processes

At Taylor White, we specialize in Accounting & Finance roles in Tampa Bay. Our industry knowledge, combined with our extensive recruiting experience, means we not only know what you're looking for...we know how to find it! For more information, please contact us via our website at www.taylorwhite.com.