Cost Accountant - Virtual Company
Mansfield, OH 44903
About the Job
Our client is seeking a Cost Accountant to lead the implementation of standard costs and manage the full cost accounting process. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in cost accounting methodologies, inventory valuation, and variance analysis within a manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement standard costing methods to improve financial reporting and operational decision-making.
- Manage the full cost accounting cycle, including inventory valuation, cost allocations, and overhead analysis.
- Conduct variance analysis, identifying discrepancies and recommending corrective actions.
- Collaborate with operations and production teams to ensure accurate tracking of material, labor, and overhead costs.
- Support month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries and reconciliations for cost-related accounts.
- Monitor and analyze key cost metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and GAAP.
- Participate in the development and enhancement of costing processes and systems.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 4+ years of experience in cost accounting in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of standard costing and full cost accounting processes.
- Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.