Senior Cost Accountant

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Accountant to support a growing operations team. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate inventory and cost accounting, analyzing key financial drivers, and partnering with cross‑functional teams to improve processes and financial performance. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, deep knowledge of cost accounting principles, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Manage and monitor raw material, consumable, and inventory accuracy.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Operations to identify excess/obsolete inventory and recommend action plans.
• Review and analyze job close variances and provide root‑cause insights.
• Support month‑end close for inventory and cost of sales, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Maintain strong financial controls and recommend improvements.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and contribute to special projects.
• Prepare audit schedules and support internal and external audit requests.
• Assist with ERP cost accounting setup, system accuracy, and data integrity.
• Develop and update process documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain organized and compliant accounting records.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to support operational needs and continuous improvement efforts.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in cost accounting.
• Strong understanding of cost and inventory accounting principles.
• Highly analytical with strong problem‑solving and conceptual skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

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. 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.

Vaco by Highspring 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.

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, 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

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