Manufacturing Cost & Inventory Accountant

Vaco by Highspring; Brook Park (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring in Ohio seeks a Manufacturing Cost Accountant to support warehouse and manufacturing cost analysis, inventory data, freight, and related systems. The role will collaborate with production, accounting, inventory, sales support and logistics teams to improve cost controls and reporting.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and approximately 5 years in manufacturing cost accounting; Sage or QuickBooks experience is a plus, with strong Excel skills and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
• Approximately 5 years of experience in manufacturing cost accounting, internal controls, and/or manufacturing operations.
• Experience implementing or improving accounting and financial reporting processes.
• Experience with Sage or QuickBooks preferred.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing, production, inventory, and cost accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Apply cost accounting and analytical skills to measure and evaluate manufacturing operations.
• Maintain and improve financial internal controls and accounting processes.
• Review production data entries for accuracy and resolve discrepancies with Production Leads.
• Partner with production teams to maintain accurate inventory tracking.
• Calculate actual production costs including raw materials and labor.
• Develop reporting related to inventory, production, actual costs, yield variances, and cost variances.
• Assist with month-end close and consolidation processes.
• Collaborate with sales support and logistics to ensure timely invoicing.
• Lead monthly inventory process and ensure inventory accuracy.
• Track warranty claims from filing through completion.
• Assist with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities as needed.
• Review and code expenses and ensure timely reporting of expenditures.
• Prepare financial reporting for monthly, quarterly, and annual closes.

Skills

Cost accounting

Manufacturing

Inventory control

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

Vaco by Highspring in Ohio seeks a Manufacturing Cost Accountant to support warehouse and manufacturing cost analysis, inventory data, freight, and related systems. The role will collaborate with production, accounting, inventory, sales support and logistics teams to improve cost controls and reporting.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and approximately 5 years in manufacturing cost accounting; Sage or QuickBooks experience is a plus, with strong Excel skills and cross-functional