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Cost Accountant - Hybrid

Job in Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, 02021, USA
Listing for: Vaco
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-16
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Accounting & Finance, Financial Analyst
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Accounting & Finance, Financial Analyst
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 55 - 65 USD Hourly USD 55.00 65.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Vaco is partnering directly with the CFO of a growing manufacturing company seeking a hands‑on Cost Accountant to support plant operations. Contract opening starts immediately.

Where:
Canton, MA

When:
Immediate Need

Pay: $55‑$65/hour

Key Responsibilities:
  • Analyze and maintain standard costs
    , variances, and inventory reporting
  • Partner with plant leadership on cost control and efficiency initiatives
  • Support month‑end close
    , including journal entries and reconciliations
  • Evaluate manufacturing KPIs
    , margins, and production performance
  • Assist with budgeting and forecasting for plant operations
Qualifications:
  • Strong experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment
  • Deep understanding of plant operations and inventory accounting
  • Advanced Excel skills (ERP experience preferred)

Additional compensation may include discretionary bonuses and participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

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

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

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