Inventory Accountant

Vaco LLC; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco is seeking a Junior Cost Accountant to join its finance team in a global manufacturing environment. You will analyze manufacturing costs, support operational decisions, and work closely with plant operations and finance leadership.

The ideal candidate has 2–6 years in accounting or cost accounting, manufacturing experience, and strong Excel skills. This role offers stability, growth, and exposure to cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–6 years of accounting, cost accounting, or financial analysis experience.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing, labor, inventory, and production costs.
• Investigate cost variances and perform root cause analysis.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc cost analysis reports.
• Support month-end close activities related to inventory and cost accounting.
• Estimate product costs for existing and new products.
• Monitor changes in production processes and evaluate financial impact.
• Assist with inventory analysis, standard costing, and cost forecasting.
• Partner with operations to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Participate in financial audits and support internal controls.
• Perform additional financial analysis and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Our client, a global leader in industrial packaging and container manufacturing, is seeking a Junior Cost Accountant to join its growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting or finance professional with 2–6 years of experience who is looking to build a career in manufacturing finance and cost accounting. In this role, you'll work closely with plant operations and finance leadership to analyze manufacturing costs, identify process improvements, and support operational decision-making within a world-class manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing, labor, inventory, and production costs
• Investigate cost variances and assist with root cause analysis
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc cost analysis reports
• Support month-end close activities related to inventory and cost accounting
• Estimate product costs for both existing and new products
• Monitor changes in production processes and evaluate financial impact
• Assist with inventory analysis, standard costing, and cost forecasting
• Partner with operations to identify cost-saving opportunities
• Participate in financial audits and support internal controls
• Perform additional financial analysis and special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 2–6 years of accounting, cost accounting, or financial analysis experience
• Manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA preferred
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, global manufacturing organization that offers exposure to plant operations, cross-functional collaboration, and long-term career growth in cost accounting and manufacturing finance.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.