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Cost Accountant

Job in Wyomissing, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA
Listing for: Vaco by Highspring
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-14
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting
  • Accounting
    Cost Accountant, Financial Reporting
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Cost Accountant

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support manufacturing operations through accurate product costing, inventory analysis, and financial reporting. This role plays a key part in monitoring cost performance, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and identifying opportunities for cost improvement across multiple product lines.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop, review, and maintain product costing and cost standards
  • Perform inventory audits, cycle counts, and monthly reconciliations between the general ledger and subledger
  • Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly financial and KPI reports
  • Conduct profit margin, variance, and actual vs. budget/forecast analyses
  • Calculate and audit labor and overhead rates
  • Prepare departmental costing reports and manufacturing cost analyses
  • Support annual budgeting activities and cost forecasting
  • Prepare recurring and cost-related journal entries
  • Assist with balance sheet reconciliations
  • Support RFQs and quoting activities across multiple product lines
  • Identify and recommend cost reduction opportunities
  • Assist with internal and external audits and compliance requirements
  • Perform ad hoc analysis and other duties as assigned
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
  • 3-5 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIF/S, pivot tables, charts)
  • Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
  • Experience in a Lean manufacturing environment preferred
  • ERP experience such as Microsoft Navision or similar systems preferred
  • Quoting and RFQ experience preferred
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Ability to learn new systems quickly and take initiative with ownership of work
Benefits

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

If you are qualified for the Cost Accounting role and would like to learn more, please- APPLY NOW!

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