Staff Accountant - Cost / Manufacturing

Vaco is recruiting for a Staff Accountant - Cost/Manufacturing! Hybrid! Salary: $70-$90K Position Summary The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting general accounting functions with a strong emphasis on cost accounting and manufacturing operations. This role ensures accurate inventory valuation, cost analysis, and financial reporting, while partnering with operations to improve efficiency and control costs. Key Responsibilities Maintain and analyze inventory and cost accounting records, including standard costs, variances, and overhead allocations Prepare and post journal entries, including inventory, accruals, and cost adjustments Reconcile inventory, WIP (work-in-process), and general ledger accounts Reconcile CIP and Production Fixed Assets Support Production related Accounts Payable as necessary Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness Analyze manufacturing variances (labor, material, overhead) and provide actionable insights Assist in standard cost updates and bill of materials (BOM) accuracy Partner with operations and supply chain teams to monitor production costs and efficiencies Lead bi-annual physical inventory process, including reconciliation and reporting Assist with budgeting and forecasting related to manufacturing costs Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls Support internal and external audit requests Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 2–5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment Experience with cost accounting and inventory management Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vaco