Senior Cost Accountant

Senior Cost Accountant | Nashville Area

We are working with a growing organization that is looking to add a Senior Cost Accountant to its team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys partnering closely with operations and using financial data to drive better business decisions.

• Own cost accounting and inventory-related activities for a manufacturing operation
• Analyze standard vs. actual costs, variances, margins, and product profitability
• Support inventory valuation, reconciliations, cycle counts, and month-end close
• Partner with operations to identify cost savings and process improvements
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and product costing
• Assist with pricing analysis and new product/project costing
• Maintain and improve ERP data related to inventory and product costs
• Provide financial reporting and insights to plant and senior leadership
• Work cross-functionally to improve profitability, inventory management, and cash flow

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3-5+ years of cost accounting/manufacturing finance experience
• Strong understanding of inventory, product costing, and variance analysis
• ERP experience preferred
• Strong Excel and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Comfortable working closely with both finance and operations

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals 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 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

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal
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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. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications.

Lastly, you 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 respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

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