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Cost Accountant

Vaco by Highspring

I'm currently recruiting for a Cost Accounting opportunity. Please click on the job title below to view the full job description and apply!

Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below.

In this role, you will oversee cost accounting activities, analyze manufacturing costs, and partner with operations to improve profitability, inventory accuracy, and financial performance.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintaining and analyzing standard costs, bills of materials, labor, and overhead rates
  • Reviewing inventory valuation, cycle counts, and cost variances
  • Analyzing manufacturing performance, margins, and operational trends
  • Partnering with plant and operations leadership to identify cost-saving opportunities
  • Supporting month-end close, account reconciliations, budgeting, and forecasting
  • Developing reports and KPIs to improve visibility and decision-making
  • Improving cost accounting processes, systems, and internal controls
  • Supervising or mentoring accounting staff, depending on experience

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
  • CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred xhyhwjd

Work Experience:

  • 3–7+ years of accounting experience
  • Manufacturing and cost accounting experience preferred
  • Experience with inventory, standard costing, BOMs, and variance analysis
  • ERP system experience required
  • Prior leadership experience preferred for manager-level candidates

Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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