Vaco
Senior Cost & Inventory Accounting Specialist
Location:
Charlotte Metro Area Department:
Corporate Finance
Position Overview This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of product costing and inventory valuation across a high-volume production environment. The Senior Cost & Inventory Accounting Specialist acts as a financial partner to operations, providing clear visibility into material flows, manufacturing performance, and cost drivers. This individual plays a key part in the month‑end close, supports leadership with meaningful analysis, and helps strengthen the company’s internal processes as the business continues to scale.
Primary Responsibilities Inventory & Cost Oversight
Maintain detailed records of material, in-process, and finished goods inventory, ensuring all activity is properly captured.
Validate the accuracy of cost layers, labor rates, and overhead components used in product costing.
Review and update cost models when purchasing, production, or operational assumptions change.
Close Activities & Account Reconciliation
Prepare financial entries and supporting schedules tied to inventory and production‑related costs during each close cycle.
Compare operational inventory reports to the general ledger and resolve differences promptly.
Support cost roll‑ups and perform analyses that explain manufacturing and material cost movements month over month.
Operational Cost Analysis
Investigate deviations between expected and actual production costs, identifying underlying drivers.
Review pricing fluctuations, usage trends, and manufacturing efficiency metrics to provide insights to operational leadership.
Monitor items that are slow‑moving or no longer needed and recommend reserve levels or adjustments as appropriate.
Physical Inventory & Internal Controls
Participate in periodic inventory counts and cycle‑count programs, ensuring accurate execution and reconciliation.
Assess the adequacy of inventory‑related controls and ensure transactions (receipts, transfers, adjustments) adhere to policies.
Partner with warehouse and production teams to correct discrepancies and reinforce best practices.
Reporting & Insight Delivery
Develop management reports that summarize cost trends, inventory activity, risks, and improvement opportunities.
Provide clear communication to finance and operational leaders around cost behavior and inventory performance.
Support internal and external audit requirements with timely reporting and supporting documentation.
Process & Systems Development
Identify areas where cost or inventory workflows can be enhanced and propose practical improvements.
Assist with enhancements to ERP modules or reporting tools that strengthen data accuracy and transparency.
Contribute to long‑term initiatives aimed at optimizing costing methodologies and operational efficiency.
Required Experience & Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
5‑7+ years of experience supporting cost or inventory accounting within a production or manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of product costing concepts, inventory valuation techniques, and cost analysis.
Comfortable working in an ERP environment; able to navigate complex inventory and costing modules.
High proficiency in spreadsheet analysis and ability to interpret both financial and operational data.
Excellent attention to detail, strong organizational habits, and consistent follow‑through.
Preferred Background
Experience with multi‑step manufacturing processes or environments with complex inventory structures.
Exposure to process‑improvement methodologies (LEAN, continuous improvement, etc.).
Audit support experience or familiarity with internal control frameworks.
Ability to work with data visualization or reporting tools.
Compensation & Benefits Salary range is noted in this posting and is determined by factors such as skill sets, experience, residency, and business needs. Additional benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a 401(k) retirement plan. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
By submitting to this position, you agree to be included in the company’s talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions and understand that your application may be screened using AI tools.
EEO Notice 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. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits and privileges, please contact HR@vaco.com.
Workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present you as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately, have not misrepresented your qualifications, and will keep any information about the position confidential.
Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respect your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role depends on various factors.
Individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
Licensure and certification requirements;
Office location and other geographic considerations;
Other business and organizational needs.
As required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the 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.
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Charlotte Metro Area Department:
Corporate Finance
Position Overview This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of product costing and inventory valuation across a high-volume production environment. The Senior Cost & Inventory Accounting Specialist acts as a financial partner to operations, providing clear visibility into material flows, manufacturing performance, and cost drivers. This individual plays a key part in the month‑end close, supports leadership with meaningful analysis, and helps strengthen the company’s internal processes as the business continues to scale.
Primary Responsibilities Inventory & Cost Oversight
Maintain detailed records of material, in-process, and finished goods inventory, ensuring all activity is properly captured.
Validate the accuracy of cost layers, labor rates, and overhead components used in product costing.
Review and update cost models when purchasing, production, or operational assumptions change.
Close Activities & Account Reconciliation
Prepare financial entries and supporting schedules tied to inventory and production‑related costs during each close cycle.
Compare operational inventory reports to the general ledger and resolve differences promptly.
Support cost roll‑ups and perform analyses that explain manufacturing and material cost movements month over month.
Operational Cost Analysis
Investigate deviations between expected and actual production costs, identifying underlying drivers.
Review pricing fluctuations, usage trends, and manufacturing efficiency metrics to provide insights to operational leadership.
Monitor items that are slow‑moving or no longer needed and recommend reserve levels or adjustments as appropriate.
Physical Inventory & Internal Controls
Participate in periodic inventory counts and cycle‑count programs, ensuring accurate execution and reconciliation.
Assess the adequacy of inventory‑related controls and ensure transactions (receipts, transfers, adjustments) adhere to policies.
Partner with warehouse and production teams to correct discrepancies and reinforce best practices.
Reporting & Insight Delivery
Develop management reports that summarize cost trends, inventory activity, risks, and improvement opportunities.
Provide clear communication to finance and operational leaders around cost behavior and inventory performance.
Support internal and external audit requirements with timely reporting and supporting documentation.
Process & Systems Development
Identify areas where cost or inventory workflows can be enhanced and propose practical improvements.
Assist with enhancements to ERP modules or reporting tools that strengthen data accuracy and transparency.
Contribute to long‑term initiatives aimed at optimizing costing methodologies and operational efficiency.
Required Experience & Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
5‑7+ years of experience supporting cost or inventory accounting within a production or manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of product costing concepts, inventory valuation techniques, and cost analysis.
Comfortable working in an ERP environment; able to navigate complex inventory and costing modules.
High proficiency in spreadsheet analysis and ability to interpret both financial and operational data.
Excellent attention to detail, strong organizational habits, and consistent follow‑through.
Preferred Background
Experience with multi‑step manufacturing processes or environments with complex inventory structures.
Exposure to process‑improvement methodologies (LEAN, continuous improvement, etc.).
Audit support experience or familiarity with internal control frameworks.
Ability to work with data visualization or reporting tools.
Compensation & Benefits Salary range is noted in this posting and is determined by factors such as skill sets, experience, residency, and business needs. Additional benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a 401(k) retirement plan. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
By submitting to this position, you agree to be included in the company’s talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions and understand that your application may be screened using AI tools.
EEO Notice 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. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits and privileges, please contact HR@vaco.com.
Workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present you as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately, have not misrepresented your qualifications, and will keep any information about the position confidential.
Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respect your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role depends on various factors.
Individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
Licensure and certification requirements;
Office location and other geographic considerations;
Other business and organizational needs.
As required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the 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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr