Cost Analyst (SAP Required | Remote | Contract to Hire)

(New - 4-21-26) Fully Remote (US Candidates only) Cost Analyst role.

  • No C2C or 3rd Party candidates will be considered
Vaco Atlanta is sourcing a Cost Analyst for one of our fastest growing clients in the industrial / distribution sector. We are looking for a candidate with cost or pricing experience in a related industry with SAP ERP experience a must for this role. This role is targeted at $85K - $95K plus bonus upon conversion and will start out as a contract-to-hire position for an initial 3-6 month "test period".

An added benefit is that this is a fully remote role and you can work full-time in your home time zone (US Candidates only).

Below is a high level description and if chosen for an interview, a Vaco recruiter will share additional details.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage daily product costing activities, ensuring system data accuracy (BOMs, routings, etc.) and rolling costs in SAP
  • Partner with Purchasing to confirm accurate pricing for new purchased parts and materials
  • Oversee month-end close activities, including timely submission of queries and preparation of journal entries
  • Prepare weekly reporting on key plant metrics, including raw materials, components, WIP, and other operational data
  • Support the review and analysis of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and monthly operating results
  • Review system documentation to ensure completeness, consistency, and accuracy of costs across product families
  • Assist with annual standard cost updates, including variance analysis, cost fluctuation research, and recommendations for resolution
  • Perform related cost and pricing analyses. Communicate with stakeholders and make recommendations to optimize profitability.
  • Maintain strong accounting controls and audit compliance while supporting projects, assignments, and cross-functional costing initiatives
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance. MBA is a plus
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience as a cost or pricing analyst (or closely related) in an industrial environment.
  • SAP ERP experience is required
  • Advanced Excel skills to include macros or power pivots which will be tested by our client. Power BI experience is a big plus
  • Experience with costing or pricing software is a plus
  • Strong communication skills to interact with cross-functional stakeholders
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. Desired Skills and Experience cost analyst, pricing analyst, manufacturing, SAP, S/4 HANA

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