Sr. Accountant

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join a manufacturing-focused finance team in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This Long-term Contract position will play a key role in cost accounting, inventory analysis, financial reporting, and close activities while partnering with operations leaders to improve visibility into production performance. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in manufacturing finance, a solid command of accounting standards, and the ability to translate detailed financial data into practical business insights.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee product cost analysis by maintaining standard cost frameworks, reviewing variances, and highlighting trends that affect manufacturing performance.
• Manage inventory accounting activities, including reconciliations, count review support, valuation adjustments, and accuracy checks across inventory records.
• Partner with production, procurement, and supply chain teams to evaluate material consumption, labor utilization, and overhead allocation.
• Prepare periodic financial statements and supporting schedules in alignment with applicable accounting standards and reporting requirements.
• Support the monthly close process through journal entries, accrual postings, account analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Investigate manufacturing and inventory variances, determine underlying drivers, and recommend opportunities to improve cost efficiency.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities by compiling financial data, reviewing assumptions, and supporting planning cycles.
• Maintain fixed asset records by tracking capital spending, calculating depreciation, and recording retirements or disposals.
• Coordinate audit support by assembling documentation, preparing schedules, and responding to internal and external audit requests.
• Strengthen financial accuracy and compliance by following internal controls and assisting with finance process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CMA designation preferred.
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including a minimum of 2 years supporting a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory valuation, standard costing, and variance analysis.
• Experience with month-end close activities, general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Proficiency in financial reporting under GAAP, including preparation of supporting schedules and reconciliations.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze large data sets and present findings clearly.
• Familiarity with ERP systems used in manufacturing organizations.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

Compensation

$39.90-$46.20 Hourly

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