Staff Accountant – Cost​/Manufacturing

Vaco is recruiting for a Staff Accountant - Cost/Manufacturing! Hybrid! Salary: $70-$90K

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting general accounting functions with a strong emphasis on cost accounting and manufacturing operations. This role ensures accurate inventory valuation, cost analysis, and financial reporting, while partnering with operations to improve efficiency and control costs.

• Maintain and analyze inventory and cost accounting records, including standard costs, variances, and overhead allocations
• Prepare and post journal entries, including inventory, accruals, and cost adjustments
• Reconcile inventory, WIP (work-in-process), and general ledger accounts
• Reconcile CIP and Production Fixed Assets
• Support Production related Accounts Payable as necessary
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Analyze manufacturing variances (labor, material, overhead) and provide actionable insights
• Assist in standard cost updates and bill of materials (BOM) accuracy
• Partner with operations and supply chain teams to monitor production costs and efficiencies
• Lead bi-annual physical inventory process, including reconciliation and reporting
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting related to manufacturing costs
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls
• Support internal and external audit requests

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2–5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with cost accounting and inventory management
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)