Cost Accountant

Our client, in the Inland Empire, is looking for a cost accountant to join their team.  In this role, you will be able to work on and learn FP&A as well.  If you have 1+ years of experience in general accounting or inventory accounting, this is a great opportunity for growth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be required and assigned at any time.

• Partners with Operation Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Procurement, Outside Processing and Inventory Control to improve operation excellence

Manages cost accounting transactions to ensure compliance with US GAAP and Company Costing Policies and Procedures

Ensures inventory valuation accuracy through correct costing, analysis, and cycle count tracking

Performs analysis and support to Operation Management to achieve the cost reduction goals

Assists in the preparation of daily and monthly P&Ls

Reviews and updates standard costs for each work cell based on Company requirements

Prepares and effectively communicates margin analysis and reports to Operation Management

Assists in preparing costing data for major business decisions

Leads the annual physical inventory counts and quarterly mini counts

Assists Controller in developing financial forecasts, budgets, and operating plans

Assists in the evaluation and preparation of ERP upgrades

Participates and provides financial support in Theory of Constraints (ToC) and other LEAN initiatives

Provides other duties as needed and assigned.

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE

A BA degree in Accounting or Finance

1+ years of experience in accounting

1+ years of experience in a Manufacturing environment

Motivated to learn and grow in cost accounting with the desire to contribute to a highly effective 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. 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 .

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 necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

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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.