Senior Cost Accountant | Up to $125k + Equity and 10% bonus at Vaco, LLC
Los Angeles, CA
About the Job
Our client is a publicly traded bio-tech company that is known for their industry leading antibiotic research and clinical stage product
The Company is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to join their team and is offering above market compensation, opportunity for progression and great WLB.
Essential Functions:Prepare monthly financial information utilizing the applicable support systems
Duties include preparing journal entries, entering inventory A/P accruals, reconciling the balance sheet and analyzing variances.
Assist with month-end closing including reconciliation of perpetual inventories to the general ledger.
Track daily work items assigned in D365.
Investigate and report on inventory adjustments.
Support cost roll as needed and new product costing.
Assist Cost Director with annual budget process and annual physical inventories.
Support internal customers by researching questions and investigating variances on the financial statements
Ensure proper retention, filing, and handling of accounting records
Prepare other reports and assist in special projects and analysis as required or requested by the manager.
Competencies:Strong analytical skills and the ability to understand accounting impact and implications of transactions and perform complex reconciliations of large volumes of data.
Strong organizational and collaboration skills required to manage multiple, concurrent tasks, as well as the ability to prioritize in a dynamic environment to meet strict deadlines.
Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
Required Education and Experience: 4+ years of public accounting experience and/or a blend of public accounting and private industry experience.
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field of study
CPA is desirable, but not required
Experience with MS Dynamics 365 a plus
Prior cost accounting experience, or overlap with inventory accounting in a prior role
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Able to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, to adapt quickly and to manage changing priorities.
Strong commitment to meet deadlines and take on special projects.
Highly organized and superior attention to detail.
What’s in it for you:Competitive compensation, including a YE discretionary bonus and RSUs | Up to $125k + 10/20k in RSUs + 10% bonus
2 day per week working environment (West LA)
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.
The Company is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to join their team and is offering above market compensation, opportunity for progression and great WLB.
Essential Functions:Prepare monthly financial information utilizing the applicable support systems
Duties include preparing journal entries, entering inventory A/P accruals, reconciling the balance sheet and analyzing variances.
Assist with month-end closing including reconciliation of perpetual inventories to the general ledger.
Track daily work items assigned in D365.
Investigate and report on inventory adjustments.
Support cost roll as needed and new product costing.
Assist Cost Director with annual budget process and annual physical inventories.
Support internal customers by researching questions and investigating variances on the financial statements
Ensure proper retention, filing, and handling of accounting records
Prepare other reports and assist in special projects and analysis as required or requested by the manager.
Competencies:Strong analytical skills and the ability to understand accounting impact and implications of transactions and perform complex reconciliations of large volumes of data.
Strong organizational and collaboration skills required to manage multiple, concurrent tasks, as well as the ability to prioritize in a dynamic environment to meet strict deadlines.
Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
Required Education and Experience: 4+ years of public accounting experience and/or a blend of public accounting and private industry experience.
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field of study
CPA is desirable, but not required
Experience with MS Dynamics 365 a plus
Prior cost accounting experience, or overlap with inventory accounting in a prior role
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Able to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, to adapt quickly and to manage changing priorities.
Strong commitment to meet deadlines and take on special projects.
Highly organized and superior attention to detail.
What’s in it for you:Competitive compensation, including a YE discretionary bonus and RSUs | Up to $125k + 10/20k in RSUs + 10% bonus
2 day per week working environment (West LA)
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.
