Position Summary
Vaco is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support financial analysis and reporting activities that guide operational and strategic decision-making. This role focuses on evaluating cost data, maintaining accurate financial records, and delivering insights that help improve efficiency and profitability. The ideal candidate has strong analytical abilities, a thorough understanding of cost accounting principles and inventory control, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Analyze financial information to produce detailed reports on product costs, variances, and overall profitability
Track and assess inventory levels while investigating and resolving discrepancies
Develop, implement, and maintain standard costing processes for products and services
Partner with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities and strengthen cost control practices
Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, budgets, and forecasts
Perform periodic audits to ensure adherence to accounting standards and internal procedures
Identify opportunities for cost reduction and recommend process improvements
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
At least two years of experience in cost accounting
Experience in a manufacturing environment is REQUIRED
Proficiency with cost accounting systems and advanced spreadsheet tools
Solid understanding of GAAP and core financial accounting concepts
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Ability to manage deadlines and work independently
Exceptional attention to detail
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), 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 federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact
HR@vaco.com
.Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.