Cost Accountant

Vaco; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco in Miamisburg, OH is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support manufacturing operations through cost tracking, inventory valuation, and financial analysis. You will analyze costs, variances, and support budgeting and forecasting to drive profitability and efficiency.

The role emphasizes cost control, inventory accuracy, and reporting, enabling better decision-making for ongoing production and margins. Onsite role with traditional manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 3–5 years of cost accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, manufacturing processes, and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Monitor manufacturing costs across materials, labor, and overhead.
• Maintain cost accounting systems and analyze standard versus actual variances.
• Prepare cost reports, analyze COGS and gross margins.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and provide actionable financial insights.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory management

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Variance analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Cost accounting systems

Job description

Vaco is hiring for a Cost Accountant role in Miamisburg OH

Direct Hire, Onsite

Salary: 85-100,000/yr

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support manufacturing operations through cost tracking, inventory valuation, financial analysis, and reporting. This role will analyze manufacturing costs, investigate variances, support budgeting and forecasting, and identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Accounting & Analysis

• Monitor manufacturing costs, including materials, labor, and overhead.
• Maintain cost accounting systems and analyze standard-versus-actual variances.
• Investigate discrepancies and recommend cost-control improvements.

Inventory Management

• Oversee valuation of raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods.
• Perform inventory reconciliations, support physical counts, and resolve discrepancies.
• Analyze inventory turnover and identify opportunities to reduce carrying costs.

Financial Reporting & Planning

• Prepare cost reports and analyze COGS, gross margins, and profitability.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Monitor actual results against budget and provide actionable financial insights.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of cost accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, manufacturing processes, and inventory management.

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