Senior Accountant Fort Lauderdale, FL

Senior Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a manufacturing-focused finance team in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This position plays a key role in overseeing cost and inventory accounting, supporting accurate financial reporting, and delivering meaningful analysis that guides operational and business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of month-end accounting, manufacturing finance practices, and compliance with established accounting standards.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate product cost structures by reviewing standard costs, monitoring variances, and identifying changes that affect manufacturing performance.
• Oversee inventory accounting activities, including count reviews, balance reconciliations, and necessary adjustments to maintain accurate records.
• Partner with operations, supply chain, and purchasing teams to assess material consumption, workforce efficiency, and factory overhead allocation.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports while ensuring accuracy and alignment with applicable accounting requirements.
• Contribute to close activities by preparing journal entries, recording accruals, and reconciling general ledger accounts on schedule.
• Investigate production cost fluctuations, determine underlying drivers, and recommend opportunities to improve cost control.
• Assist with budget preparation and forecast updates by analyzing trends, operating results, and expected business needs.
• Administer fixed asset accounting by tracking capital spending, recording depreciation, and processing retirements or disposals.
• Prepare supporting documentation for audits, maintain compliance with internal controls, and help strengthen finance processes within the manufacturing environment.
• Provide financial analysis and practical recommendations to support planning and broader strategic decision-making.