Senior Accountant

We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support financial reporting, inventory valuation, and manufacturing cost analysis within a dynamic production environment. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate product costing, analyzing operational performance, supporting month-end close activities, and partnering with cross-functional teams to drive financial accuracy and process improvement. Responsibilities Maintain and update product cost structures within the ERP system to ensure accurate inventory valuation and standard costing. Analyze manufacturing costs by comparing actual production expenses to established standards and identifying key cost drivers. Review and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), labor rates, overhead allocations, and material costs to ensure cost accuracy. Perform variance analyses, including purchase price, production, labor, overhead, and inventory variances, and provide actionable insights. Collaborate with Operations and Supply Chain teams to strengthen inventory controls and support cycle count and physical inventory programs. Develop and manage cost estimates for new products, engineering changes, and other strategic initiatives. Support month-end and year-end closing processes through journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, and financial data validation. Monitor general ledger activity and prepare financial analyses, including profitability and margin reporting. Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reporting packages, including income statements, balance sheets, and management reporting. Participate in external audits, annual inventory observations, system enhancements, reporting improvements, and ad hoc financial projects. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered. Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting or cost accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of standard costing methodologies, inventory accounting, and manufacturing operations. Solid understanding of GAAP; exposure to IFRS is a plus. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with ERP systems; manufacturing ERP experience preferred. Familiarity with internal controls and compliance requirements, including SOX. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments. Preferred Skills Experience with cost rollups, inventory management, and product margin analysis. Knowledge of audits, financial reporting, and continuous process improvement initiatives. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vaco