Manufacturing Cost Accountant: Inventory & Margin Insight

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 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.