Cost Accounting

Vaco by Highspring; Methuen (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Stock options

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Cost Accountant to join our fast-growing manufacturing finance team onsite in Methuen, MA. The role emphasizes product costing, inventory accounting, and month-end close with strong SAP usage.

Ideal candidates have 2-3+ years of accounting experience, 2+ years of hands-on SAP, and a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. This position offers growth into broader cost accounting responsibilities with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of accounting experience.
• 2+ years of hands-on SAP experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.

Responsibilities

• Product costing, inventory & manufacturing accounting.
• Month-end close, reconciliations & journal entries.
• Manufacturing variance analysis.
• SAP reporting and data analysis.
• Support budgeting, forecasting & financial reporting.

Skills

Accounting experience

Excel

Analytical skills

Cost accounting

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Onsite | 5 Days/Week

Fast-growing manufacturing company is seeking a Cost Accountant to join its finance team.

What You'll Do:

• Product costing, inventory & manufacturing accounting
• Month-end close, reconciliations & journal entries
• Manufacturing variance analysis
• SAP reporting and data analysis
• Support budgeting, forecasting & financial reporting

What You Bring:

• 2-3+ years of accounting experience
• 2+ years of hands‑on SAP experience
• Strong Excel & analytical skills
• Manufacturing/cost accounting experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Cost Accountant | $100K-$115K + Bonus + Stock

Great opportunity for an accountant looking to grow into a broader Cost Accounting role!

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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

the individual's skill sets, experience and training;

licensure and certification requirements;

office location and other geographic considerations; and

other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).