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Vaco by Highspring ยท 5 days ago

Senior Cost Accountant

Vaco by Highspring is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Accountant to support a growing operations team. The role involves ensuring accurate inventory and cost accounting, analyzing financial drivers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and financial performance.

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John Riley
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Responsibilities

Manage and monitor raw material, consumable, and inventory accuracy
Partner with Supply Chain and Operations to identify excess/obsolete inventory and recommend action plans
Review and analyze job close variances and provide root?cause insights
Support month?end close for inventory and cost of sales, including journal entries and account reconciliations
Maintain strong financial controls and recommend improvements
Perform ad hoc financial analysis and contribute to special projects
Prepare audit schedules and support internal and external audit requests
Assist with ERP cost?accounting setup, system accuracy, and data integrity
Develop and update process documentation and standard operating procedures
Maintain organized and compliant accounting records
Partner with cross?functional teams to support operational needs and continuous improvement efforts

Qualification

Cost accounting principlesInventory accountingAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsCollaborative team work

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field, or equivalent experience
3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in cost accounting
Strong understanding of cost and inventory accounting principles
Highly analytical with strong problem-solving and conceptual skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team

Benefits

Discretionary bonuses
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) retirement plan

Company

Vaco by Highspring

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Vaco is the Talent Solutions division of Highspring, a leading global professional services organization.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
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