Manufacturing Senior Accountant — Cost & Inventory (NY)

Vaco; New York (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco in New York, NY is seeking a Senior Accountant for a contract-to-hire role in a manufacturing environment. The role supports monthly close, inventory valuation, cost accounting, and balance sheet reconciliations.

3+ years of progressive accounting in manufacturing, strong US GAAP, and collaboration with operations and supply chain are required. On-site four days per week; $50/hour with potential to convert to permanent at $100k.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience in manufacturing or cost accounting.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and month-end close processes.
• Experience with inventory accounting, costing methods, and inventory reserves.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations; investigate variances.
• Oversee inventory accounting and costing analysis; report on inventory valuations.
• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and finance to ensure accurate cost data.
• Assist in financial reporting, variance analysis, and ad hoc projects.
• Support audits with documentation and testing samples.
• Identify process improvements to streamline close timelines and controls.

Skills

manufacturing accounting

GAAP

inventory accounting

cost accounting

month-end close

Excel

Sage ERP

Tools

Sage

Job description

Vaco in New York, NY is seeking a Senior Accountant for a contract-to-hire role in a manufacturing environment. The role supports monthly close, inventory valuation, cost accounting, and balance sheet reconciliations.

3+ years of progressive accounting in manufacturing, strong US GAAP, and collaboration with operations and supply chain are required. On-site four days per week; $50/hour with potential to convert to permanent at $100k.