Manufacturing Cost Accountant - Analysis, Cost Saving, SAP

Vaco; 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

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.