Cost Accountant at Vaco, LLC
Hebron, CT
About the Job
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join their team during their Dynamics 365 (D365) implementation
This role will play a crucial role in optimizing their cost accounting processes through the D365 implementation, ensuring they leverage the full potential of the new system for accurate and efficient cost management
The ideal candidate will bring manufacturing accounting experience (with exposure to cost accounting) and knowledge of Dynamics 365 (D365)
Key Responsibilities:
Cost AccountingPerform regular cost accounting duties, including product costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation
Develop and maintain standard costs for products and services
Analyze and report on cost trends, identifying areas for improvement
D365 Implementation SupportCollaborate with the implementation team to configure D365 for optimal cost accounting processes
Map existing cost accounting structures to D365 modules
Assist in data migration, ensuring accuracy and completeness of cost-related data
Participate in testing and validation of D365 cost accounting functionalities
Process Improvement and reportingIdentify opportunities to streamline cost accounting processes using D365 capabilities
Document new procedures and best practices for cost accounting in D365
Train finance team members on new cost accounting processes in D365
Provide regular cost analysis and insights to management using D365 data
Ensure accuracy and timeliness of cost-related financial reporting
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
3+ years of experience in manufacturing accounting
Exposure to cost accounting
Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP system
Experience with data migration and system implementations preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to adapt to new technologies and processes
Vaco 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
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.
This role will play a crucial role in optimizing their cost accounting processes through the D365 implementation, ensuring they leverage the full potential of the new system for accurate and efficient cost management
The ideal candidate will bring manufacturing accounting experience (with exposure to cost accounting) and knowledge of Dynamics 365 (D365)
Key Responsibilities:
Cost AccountingPerform regular cost accounting duties, including product costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation
Develop and maintain standard costs for products and services
Analyze and report on cost trends, identifying areas for improvement
D365 Implementation SupportCollaborate with the implementation team to configure D365 for optimal cost accounting processes
Map existing cost accounting structures to D365 modules
Assist in data migration, ensuring accuracy and completeness of cost-related data
Participate in testing and validation of D365 cost accounting functionalities
Process Improvement and reportingIdentify opportunities to streamline cost accounting processes using D365 capabilities
Document new procedures and best practices for cost accounting in D365
Train finance team members on new cost accounting processes in D365
Provide regular cost analysis and insights to management using D365 data
Ensure accuracy and timeliness of cost-related financial reporting
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
3+ years of experience in manufacturing accounting
Exposure to cost accounting
Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP system
Experience with data migration and system implementations preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to adapt to new technologies and processes
Vaco 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.
