Cost Accountant

Vaco is currently recruiting for a Cost Accountant near the Wilmington, OH area. This is a direct hire opportunity!

Cost Accountant

Finance

Applies principles of cost accounting to conduct studies which provide detailed cost information not supplied by general accounting systems.

• Prepare, analyze and record all manufacturing and inventory related transactions
• Reviews standard and actual costs for price variances
• Maintains accurate inventory files and prepares monthly reports
• Monthly reconciliation of inventory
• Prepare weekly manufacturing efficiency and productivity reports
• Prepares reports concerning operational analysis and performance such as rework analysis, scrap trend analysis, warranty analysis, sales and margin analysis. These reports consist of graphs, data and commentary.
• Performs variance analysis and report significant variances to management
• Process engineering requests ensuring the accuracy of revisions
• Analyze bill of materials for costing accuracy and correct coding of items
• Prepare, analyze and record all fixed asset related entries
• Assist with the budgeting process
• Review, analyze and maintain standard cost updates
• Conduct audits of cycle counting process
• Assists with year-end and interim financial audits
• Other duties may be assigned as requested or needed

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• 2-5 years' experience in cost accounting, preferably in a manufacturing environment,
• And/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent analytical skills with an attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and complete work on time
• Innovative problem‑solving skills
• Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Experience with MRP systems a plus
• Proficient with Microsoft office products, Excel in particular (familiarity with VLOOKUPs and pivot tables)
• Integrity, with an ability to handle confidential information

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.

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…