Manufacturing Accountant

Position Overview :

The Cost Accountant supports the financial integrity and operational performance of the company by overseeing product costing, inventory valuation, and cash flow analysis. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate financial reporting and supporting strategic decisions across manufacturing, operations, and supply chain functions within the vitamin and supplement production environment.

Key Responsibilities :

Maintain and analyze standard costs for raw materials, packaging, and finished goods within the manufacturing process.

Perform detailed cost variance analysis (material, labor, and overhead) to support production efficiency and margin improvement.

Reconcile inventory balances between the general ledger, sub-ledger, and physical counts to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Assist with monthly and quarterly closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations related to inventory and cost of goods sold.

Support cash flow forecasting by providing insights into inventory levels, production schedules, and working capital requirements.

Monitor and analyze working capital metrics, including inventory turnover and days on hand, to drive operational efficiency.

Prepare and reconcile intercompany transactions and inventory movements between production and distribution entities.

Assist in the tracking, capitalization, and depreciation of fixed assets related to manufacturing operations and facility improvements.

Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Procurement teams to review product costing, identify cost-saving opportunities, and improve inventory control processes.

Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and GAAP standards related to manufacturing cost accounting.

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

1–5 years of experience in cost or inventory accounting, preferably in a manufacturing or consumer goods environment.

Proficiency with ERP systems (such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills.

Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Ability to work collaboratively across departments in a fast-paced production environment.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience in manufacturing and consumer goods is preferred.

CPA or CMA certification (or progress toward certification) a plus.

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. With that said, 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.

EEO Notice

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 HR@vaco.com .

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to :

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring 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.