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.