Sr. Accountant/Controller

Located in Ocala, FL

Salary: $80,000 - 90,000

Senior Accountant (Manufacturing)

Location: Ocala, FL
Department: Finance
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our finance team in a manufacturing environment. This role is heavily focused on job costing, cost analysis, and leading the month-end close process.

The ideal candidate will play a key role in tracking, analyzing, and optimizing job and product-level costs, while ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. This position works closely with operations to identify cost drivers, improve margins, and uncover cost-saving opportunities across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Lead and execute the monthly close process, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Analyze close variances and provide clear insight into financial performance
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including inventory, WIP, and cost of goods sold
• Continuously improve close processes for efficiency and accuracy

Job Costing & Cost Accounting (Primary Focus)

• Own and manage the job costing system, ensuring accurate tracking of labor, materials, and overhead
• Analyze actual vs. standard costs and investigate variances
• Identify and evaluate key cost drivers such as labor efficiency, material usage, waste, and overhead allocation
• Perform detailed cost and profitability analysis by job, product line, and customer
• Partner with operations to improve cost visibility and accountability
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvement, and margin enhancement
• Monitor and maintain accurate inventory valuation, including raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
• Ensure consistent application of costing methodologies (standard costing, absorption costing, etc.)

Financial Analysis & Business Support

• Perform variance analysis and deliver actionable insights
• Support budgeting and forecasting with a focus on cost trends and operational drivers
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support data-driven decision-making
• Assist with pricing and margin analysis initiatives

Accounting Operations & Compliance

• Support AP and AR processes as needed
• Maintain and enforce internal controls and accounting policies
• Assist with external audits and tax-related activities
• Participate in process improvements and system enhancements
• Mentor and support junior accounting staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of accounting experience with strong emphasis in manufacturing cost accounting and job costing
• Proven experience managing or contributing to month-end close processes
• Deep understanding of cost accounting, inventory accounting, and variance analysis
• Experience identifying cost drivers, inefficiencies, and cost-saving opportunities
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication skills and ability to partner with operations

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Flexible paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement

How to Apply

Please submit your resume along with a brief description of your relevant experience.

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