Senior Cost Accountant

Vaco by Highspring; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant for a well-established Atlanta-based manufacturing company. This role offers stability, competitive compensation, and hybrid flexibility.

The successful candidate will be pivotal in cost reporting, analyzing production costs and variances, maintaining the integrity of accounting records, and supporting budgeting efforts. They will work closely with operations and leadership in a dynamic environment.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, 4-6+ years of cost accounting experience, strong data analysis skills, and proficiency in ERP systems.

Qualifications

• 4-6+ years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with standard costing and variance analysis.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production costs and variances.
• Maintain integrity between the general ledger and inventory subledger.
• Support month-end close activities.

Skills

Cost accounting experience

Standard costing

Bill of materials analysis

Inventory accounting

Data analysis capabilities

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Large ERP system

Excel

Job description

Senior Cost Accountant

We are recruiting on behalf of a mid‑sized, well‑established Atlanta‑based manufacturing company in search of a Senior Cost Accountant. The company offers stability, a great culture, competitive compensation and benefits, and hybrid flexibility.

The Senior Cost Accountant will play a critical role within the finance team, partnering closely with operations and leadership to drive accurate cost reporting and actionable insights. The individual will take ownership of standard costing, bill of materials analysis, and inventory accounting within a manufacturing setting. Key responsibilities include analyzing production costs and variances, maintaining integrity between the general ledger and inventory subledger, and supporting month‑end close activities. The role will also contribute to budgeting and forecasting efforts, ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls, and support audit requirements.

We are seeking Atlanta‑based talent for this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• 4‑6+ years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
• Hands‑on experience with standard costing, bill of materials, inventory accounting, and variance/PPV analysis
• Background working in a large ERP system
• Strong Excel and data analysis capabilities
• Solid understanding of general ledger processes and account reconciliations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate in a dynamic environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner cross‑functionally
• CPA or CMA designation helpful, but not required

Benefits

Competitive salary range, discretionary bonuses, medical, dental, vision benefits, and the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.