Cost Accountant

Vangst Now Seeking Full Time Cost Accountant About the Opportunity

Vangst is partnering with a rapidly growing manufacturing company in the Scottsdale/Phoenix, Arizona area to identify an experienced Cost Accountant for their accounting team. This individual will play a key role in supporting financial reporting, inventory accounting, cost analysis, and operational decision-making across the organization.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in manufacturing cost accounting and enjoys collaborating with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and Production teams to improve profitability, reporting accuracy, and business performance.

• Perform cost accounting functions including standard costing, product costing, and Bill of Materials (BOM) maintenance.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), gross margins, and production variances.
• Monitor inventory valuation, inventory reconciliations, and cycle count adjustments.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger support.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Investigate manufacturing variances, inventory discrepancies, and operational cost drivers.
• Develop financial reporting and variance analysis for leadership.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve operational efficiencies.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, annual audits, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP and internal accounting controls.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of:
• GAAP
• Inventory accounting
• Standard costing
• Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
• Manufacturing cost variances
• Experience using ERP or accounting systems such as Net Suite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Quick Books, or similar platforms.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze and interpret large data sets.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across multiple departments.

• CPA or CMA certification.
• 3–6+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience supporting ERP implementations or multi‑site manufacturing operations.
• Strong preference for candidates with cost accounting experience in:
• Manufacturing
• Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
• Food & Beverage Manufacturing
• Cannabis Manufacturing
• Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences Manufacturing
• Industrial Manufacturing
• Other high‑volume production environments

This is an opportunity to become part of a growing Cannabis organization where Finance plays a strategic role in driving operational excellence. You'll partner directly with leadership and cross‑functional teams to influence business decisions, improve profitability, and help scale a high‑performing manufacturing operation.