Cost Accountant

What Accounting contributes to Cardinal Health
Finance oversees the accounting tax financial plans and policies of the organization establishes and maintains fiscal controls prepares and interprets financial reports oversees financial systems and safeguards the organizations assets.

Accounting establishes and maintains accounting policies and controls completes technical research safeguards the organizations assets and ensures accuracy of accounting and financial records in accordance with accounting standards.

Job Summary

The Cost Accountant reports to the Site Controller and provides support to plant departments in matters of cost budget and inventory control and assists in analyzing standard costs and budget variances. This is an onsite role requiring 5 days per week at our plant in Deland FL.

Responsibilities

• Perform general accounting duties

• Prepare assorted financial reports and schedules

• Prepare general ledger transactions

• Provide plant financial resources to corporate inquires

• Perform cost accounting related BPCS maintenance

• Systems development implementation and maintenance

• Assist with calculating and tracking monthly cost savings projects

• Analyze product scrap rates labor rates and machine rates

• Review Analyze and Adjust bill of materials and/or routers

• Analyze standard cost variances related to material purchase price material usage and labor utilization

• Product cost development prepare cost quotes as needed for new and extended product lines

• Assist with inventory audits and analyze information for reporting forecasting and budgeting purposes

• Provide daily/weekly financial updates

• Assist with monthly account reconciliations

• Prepare and present monthly financial results financial risks and opportunities

• Prepare and present quarterly financial forecast

• Manage SOX compliant daily cycle count program research and issue resolution

• Manage month end close process develop schedule prepare journal entries prepare reconciliations and monthly reports

• Perform annual performance appraisals

• Annual budget preparation and presentation

• Annual standard cost preparation and cost load into BPCS

• Maintain SOX compliance

• Serve as a backup function to the Plant Controller

• Follow all ISO 9002 ISO 13485 standards GMP OSHA and plant/corporate policies and procedures

• Observe all safety precautions and regulations at all times in all areas where duties are performed

• Report all safety hazards and potential unsafe working conditions

• Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in related field preferred or equivalent work experience preferred

• 5 years experience in related field preferred

• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) preferred

• Understanding of FDA regulations surrounding the manufacturing of medical devices and GMPs preferred

• Experience with Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing tools preferred

• Proficient in document and spreadsheet software packages

• Ability to plan organize and prioritize to meet deadlines

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to motivate coach and develop others

• Strong problem solving skills

• Attentive to detail

• Team player ability to work independently and with a team to accomplish goals

Anticipated salary range:$70400 - $100500

Bonus eligible:No

Benefits:Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical dental and vision coverage

• Paid time off plan

• Health savings account (HSA)

• 401k savings plan

• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Work-Life resources

• Paid parental leave

• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close:4/15/2026 *if interested in opportunity please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including but not limited to a candidates geographical location relevant education experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work people with disabilities without a college degree and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin ancestry age physical or mental disability sex sexual orientation gender identity/expression pregnancy veteran status marital status creed status with regard to public assistance genetic status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.

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