Cost Accountant - Hybrid POST NUMBER: 475288

Canton, MI

Vaco is partnering directly with the CFO of a growing manufacturing company seeking a hands-on Cost Accountant to support plant operations. Contract OPENING STARTS IMMEDIATELY

Where: Canton, MA

When: Immediate Need

Pay: $55-$65/hour

Key Responsibilities:

  • Analyze and maintain standard costs , variances, and inventory reporting
  • Partner with plant leadership on cost control and efficiency initiatives
  • Support month-end close , including journal entries and reconciliations
  • Evaluate manufacturing KPIs , margins, and production performance
  • Assist with budgeting and forecasting for plant operations

Qualifications:

  • Strong experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment
  • Deep understanding of plant operations and inventory accounting
  • Advanced Excel skills (ERP experience preferred)

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. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.
Posted 2026-06-11

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