Vaco
Senior Cost Accountant
Vaco, Brentwood, Tennessee, United States, 37027
Company is looking for a detailed orientated and self-motivated candidate to join our Accounting and Finance departmentas a cost accountant supporting our
RECREATION
segment. As our cost accountant, the selected candidate will be responsible for assisting with accounting duties to ensure timely and accurate processing of financial information.
This position will require travel up to 30%
RESPONSIBILITIES
Determine, manage and maintain standard costs (including Material, Freight In, Labor & Overhead) for all manufactured itemsDetermine, manage and maintain standard costs (including purchase price, freight, and customs/duties) for all purchased itemsMaintain all manufacturing workflows and BOMs; update as required when operating processes changeReconcile variances to standards at least monthly
Identify drivers of material, freight, labor, and/or overhead variancesRecommend profitability improvements and/or corrections required
Manage inventory costing and process controls
Develop and test inventory controlsReconcile perpetual inventory balances to trial balance monthlyReview and approve inventory adjustments including because of physical / cycle counts
Collect, analyze, and interrupt operational data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvementReview and partner with the operational leadership in the factories to resolve and proactively minimize work order variances; implement processes to ensure earned hours are appropriately recorded on work ordersParticipate in the month-end close process book monthly entries and publish monthly operating and cost reportsAssist in the preparation of budgets and forecastsEnsure compliance with accounting policies, principles, regulatory requirements, and corporate controls
PERSON SPECIFICATIONRequired Experience
Bachelor's degree in AccountingCPA / CMA designation or working towards CPA / CMA certification preferred5+ years of experience in cost accounting in a manufacturing environmentStrong understanding of GAAP principles and financial reporting
Essential Skills & Knowledge
Knowledge of NetSuite, Sage, and/or Visual a strong plusExpert proficiency in ExcelExcellent proficiency in other Microsoft Suite programs including Power BIExcellent written and oral communication skillsSolid interpersonal skills with proven ability to develop and maintain effective business partner relationships at all levels of the organizationStrong team work and project management skills combined with ability to work as part of a cross functional team; company has a matrix structure where working across countries and functions is a part of realityVaco 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 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 LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC 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 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 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 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 agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.Privacy Notice
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.California residents may access Vaco's 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 (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.
RECREATION
segment. As our cost accountant, the selected candidate will be responsible for assisting with accounting duties to ensure timely and accurate processing of financial information.
This position will require travel up to 30%
RESPONSIBILITIES
Determine, manage and maintain standard costs (including Material, Freight In, Labor & Overhead) for all manufactured itemsDetermine, manage and maintain standard costs (including purchase price, freight, and customs/duties) for all purchased itemsMaintain all manufacturing workflows and BOMs; update as required when operating processes changeReconcile variances to standards at least monthly
Identify drivers of material, freight, labor, and/or overhead variancesRecommend profitability improvements and/or corrections required
Manage inventory costing and process controls
Develop and test inventory controlsReconcile perpetual inventory balances to trial balance monthlyReview and approve inventory adjustments including because of physical / cycle counts
Collect, analyze, and interrupt operational data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvementReview and partner with the operational leadership in the factories to resolve and proactively minimize work order variances; implement processes to ensure earned hours are appropriately recorded on work ordersParticipate in the month-end close process book monthly entries and publish monthly operating and cost reportsAssist in the preparation of budgets and forecastsEnsure compliance with accounting policies, principles, regulatory requirements, and corporate controls
PERSON SPECIFICATIONRequired Experience
Bachelor's degree in AccountingCPA / CMA designation or working towards CPA / CMA certification preferred5+ years of experience in cost accounting in a manufacturing environmentStrong understanding of GAAP principles and financial reporting
Essential Skills & Knowledge
Knowledge of NetSuite, Sage, and/or Visual a strong plusExpert proficiency in ExcelExcellent proficiency in other Microsoft Suite programs including Power BIExcellent written and oral communication skillsSolid interpersonal skills with proven ability to develop and maintain effective business partner relationships at all levels of the organizationStrong team work and project management skills combined with ability to work as part of a cross functional team; company has a matrix structure where working across countries and functions is a part of realityVaco 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 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 LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC 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 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 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 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 agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.Privacy Notice
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.California residents may access Vaco's 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 (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.