Cost Accountant Jobs in Florida

Cost Accountant jobs in Florida are consistently active, with strong demand concentrated in manufacturing, aerospace and defense, healthcare systems, and distribution logistics, and openings at every level from entry-level staff accountants through senior cost managers. The heaviest hiring is in Tampa, Miami, and Jacksonville, where established employers such as Lockheed Martin, Publix Super Markets, and HCA Healthcare regularly bring on cost accounting professionals. The most in-demand specialties in Florida listings include standard costing and variance analysis, inventory accounting, and manufacturing cost controls. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles17
Top employerAugmentis
Top cityOrlando, FL
Cities hiring13
Work type60% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's degree in finance

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Cost Accountant
Champion Home Builders
Ocala, Florida
Accounting
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
Revenue Operations & Enablement
Bachelor's degree

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Cost Accountant
Pursuit Aerospace
Stuart, Florida
Accounting
Audit
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
Bachelor's degree in finance

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Cost Accountant (Construction)
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Cost Accountant (Construction)
ZHS USA LLC
Tampa, Florida
Accounting
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
Revenue Operations & Enablement
$70k - $100k/yr
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Senior Cost Accountant
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Senior Cost Accountant
Hubbell
Largo, Florida
Accounting
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
Compliance & Legal
$85k - $128k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Cost Accountant
Kratos Defense
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Accounting
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
Revenue Operations & Enablement
Bachelor's degree

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Cost Accountant Jobs by City in Florida

Where Florida roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Orlando
3 jobs
Stuart
2 jobs
Fort Lauderdale
2 jobs
Largo
1 job
Miami
1 job
Ocala
1 job
Tampa
1 job
Leesburg
1 job
Melbourne
1 job

Cost Accountant Job Market in Florida

A snapshot from current Florida openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Augmentis2 open roles
Frida1 open role
Hubbell1 open role

What Florida Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in cost accountant jobs across Florida.

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related business field
  • CPA license or active CPA candidacy recognized by the Florida Board of Accountancy
  • Hands-on experience with standard costing, variance analysis, and cost of goods reporting
  • Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
  • Strong command of Excel for building cost models and ad-hoc financial analysis
  • Familiarity with manufacturing, distribution, or healthcare industry cost structures

Cost Accountant Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a cost accountant in Florida?

Most cost accountant roles in Florida require at least a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, and employers increasingly expect CPA licensure or active pursuit of it through the Florida Board of Accountancy. Florida uses the same Uniform CPA Exam as other states, administered through NASBA. Beyond credentials, Florida employers in manufacturing and healthcare place strong weight on ERP experience and direct cost accounting work, so internships or staff accounting roles in those industries are the most practical entry path.

How much do cost accountants make in Florida?

Cost accountants in Florida earn a median of about $79,250 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $50,280 for the lowest 10% to over $131,930 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire cost accountants in Florida?

Employers hiring cost accountants in Florida right now include Augmentis, Frida, and Hubbell, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Florida's large manufacturing, defense contracting, and multi-site healthcare sectors create steady cost accounting demand across both corporate headquarters and regional operating facilities.

Which Florida cities have the most cost accountant jobs?

Orlando, Stuart, and Fort Lauderdale have the most cost accountant openings in Florida. Tampa and Jacksonville carry significant volume because of their manufacturing, logistics, and financial services bases, while Miami's concentration of multinational headquarters and healthcare networks drives demand in South Florida. Openings in smaller metros typically trace back to a single large employer, a regional distribution hub, or a manufacturing plant operating nearby.

Are there remote cost accountant jobs in Florida?

Yes, and more than many accounting specialties, since cost accounting work is largely analytical and systems-based rather than on-site. About 40% of cost accountant openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with the strongest remote availability in roles focused on reporting, variance analysis, and financial close rather than those that require direct plant-floor or inventory-count involvement.

How can I get hired as a cost accountant in Florida with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a staff accountant or accounts payable role inside a Florida manufacturing, distribution, or healthcare company, then rotating into cost functions once you have ERP and close experience. Large Florida employers such as Publix, Darden Restaurants, and regional hospital systems run structured new-graduate accounting programs that place candidates directly into cost or general ledger teams. Sitting for the CPA exam through the Florida Board of Accountancy while in an entry role signals commitment and accelerates the move into dedicated cost accounting work.

Where can I find and apply to cost accountant jobs in Florida?

You can find and apply to cost accountant jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current Florida openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to each one.

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