Cost Accountant

A. Duda & Sons ‚Ä¢ Wellington, Florida ‚Ä¢ Full Time

Posted on Sat, Aug 8, 2026

Duda Farm Fresh Foods, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of DUDA, established in 2006 to manage the company’s legacy fresh produce operations. Capitalizing on a tradition begun in 1926 of growing healthy fresh fruits and vegetables, Duda Farm Fresh Foods offers year-round availability of a wide range of products packed under the Dandy® brand. A full-service grower, packer, shipper, marketer, importer and exporter of farm fresh fruits and vegetables and fresh-cut vegetables, its operations are geographically diversified. The Florida-based corporation has production and shipping operations in Florida, California, Arizona, Michigan and Georgia with additional domestic and international locations.
Duda Farm Fresh Foods, is currently looking for a Cost Accountant to join our Accounting team in our Wellington and Belle Glade, Florida locations. The ideal candidate will support the Eastern region value-added processing plant by managing cost accounting, inventory control, and financial reporting for the Food & Agriculture division. Based primarily out of Wellington location, this role requires travel to regional plant 2-3 days per week during the processing season to support business partners and operations.
Key Responsibilities:

Maintain standard costs and product costing data; analyze variances and recommend corrective actions.
Manage inventory costing, accuracy, reconciliations, and controls.
Support month-end close, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and COGS analysis.
Maintain BOMs, routings, and ERP costing data.
Evaluate cost impacts of new products, process improvements, and capital projects.
Partner with operations to improve cost performance and inventory controls.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and GAAP.
Manage daily work order closures, packaging reconciliations, and invoice/PO approvals.
Prepare month-end entries, financial reports, and variance analysis.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost modeling for plant operations.
Monitor budget-to-actual performance and provide financial insights to leadership.
Partner with plant operations to improve costing, inventory controls, and financial performance.
Support audits, capital projects, continuous improvement initiatives, and financial training.
Overnight travel may be required
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related business field.
Experience: 5+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; ERP experience (DAX preferred).
Knowledge & Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills with knowledge of cost accounting, inventory management, and financial reporting.
Valid driver’s license.

This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Individual may be required to perform any other job-related instruction as requested by their department leader, subject to reasonable accommodation. This position description is not all inclusive and subject to change.
All applicants must be able to pass a physical, drug test, and criminal background check. We expect and require the cooperation of all employees in maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free work environment. We offer an excellent benefit package as part of our total compensation including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement program, paid time off and much more.
Duda is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a full benefit package, competitive wages, and career advancement. No agencies please.

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