Cost Accountant

Vaco; Lexington (KY); In loco; USD 60.000 - 95.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Vaco is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support financial reporting, cost analysis, inventory accounting, and operational decision-making. This role partners with manufacturing, operations, supply chain, and finance to analyze production costs and improve profitability.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience with inventory and cost accounting, and a passion for process improvement.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2–5+ years of accounting or cost accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting and cost accounting principles.
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and data analysis.

Mansioni

• Maintain and analyze standard costs, labor costs, and overhead allocations.
• Prepare and review cost accounting reports and variance analyses.
• Monitor inventory transactions and ensure inventory accuracy.
• Analyze material, labor, and manufacturing variances and communicate findings to management.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Excel advanced

ERP experience

GAAP knowledge

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Strumenti

Power BI

Descrizione del lavoro

Cost Accountant

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support financial reporting, cost analysis, inventory accounting, and operational decision-making. This role partners closely with manufacturing, operations, supply chain, and finance teams to analyze production costs, improve profitability, and provide actionable insights that drive business performance.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience with inventory and cost accounting, and a passion for process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and analyze standard costs, labor costs, and overhead allocations
• Prepare and review cost accounting reports and variance analyses
• Monitor inventory transactions and ensure inventory accuracy
• Analyze material, labor, and manufacturing variances and communicate findings to management
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Assist with inventory counts and cycle count programs
• Evaluate product costs, margins, and profitability trends
• Partner with operations to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve efficiencies
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
• Develop and maintain costing models and reporting tools
• Assist with internal and external audit requests
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and GAAP

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2-5+ years of accounting or cost accounting experience
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting and cost accounting principles
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and data analysis
• Experience working within an ERP system (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Dynamics, JD Edwards, etc.)
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements

Preferred Experience

• Manufacturing, distribution, or industrial environment
• Standard costing and inventory valuation
• Bill of Materials (BOM) analysis
• Labor and overhead cost allocation
• Physical inventory and cycle counting processes
• Power BI or advanced financial reporting tools

Desired Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders
• Process improvement mindset
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Why Candidates Love This Role

• Exposure to both accounting and operational leadership
• Opportunity to influence profitability and business decisions
• Strong visibility within manufacturing and finance organizations
• Broad experience with inventory, production, and financial analysis
• Clear path toward Senior Cost Accountant, Accounting Manager, Plant Controller, or Finance Manager positions