Cost Accountant

Vangst Now Seeking Full Time Cost Accountant About the Opportunity Vangst is partnering with a rapidly growing manufacturing company in the Scottsdale/Phoenix, Arizona area to identify an experienced Cost Accountant for their accounting team. This individual will play a key role in supporting financial reporting, inventory accounting, cost analysis, and operational decision-making across the organization. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in manufacturing cost accounting and enjoys collaborating with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and Production teams to improve profitability, reporting accuracy, and business performance. Key Responsibilities Perform cost accounting functions including standard costing, product costing, and Bill of Materials (BOM) maintenance. Analyze manufacturing costs, Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), gross margins, and production variances. Monitor inventory valuation, inventory reconciliations, and cycle count adjustments. Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger support. Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes. Investigate manufacturing variances, inventory discrepancies, and operational cost drivers. Develop financial reporting and variance analysis for leadership. Partner with Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve operational efficiencies. Support budgeting, forecasting, annual audits, and continuous process improvement initiatives. Maintain compliance with GAAP and internal accounting controls. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Minimum of 2 years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of: GAAP Inventory accounting Standard costing Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) Manufacturing cost variances Experience using ERP or accounting systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, QuickBooks, or similar platforms. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze and interpret large data sets. Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently while collaborating across multiple departments. Preferred Qualifications CPA or CMA certification. 3–6+ years of progressive accounting experience. Experience supporting ERP implementations or multi‑site manufacturing operations. Strong preference for candidates with cost accounting experience in: Manufacturing Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Food & Beverage Manufacturing Cannabis Manufacturing Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences Manufacturing Industrial Manufacturing Other high‑volume production environments Why Join? This is an opportunity to become part of a growing Cannabis organization where Finance plays a strategic role in driving operational excellence. You'll partner directly with leadership and cross‑functional teams to influence business decisions, improve profitability, and help scale a high‑performing manufacturing operation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vangst