Cost Accountant

About Vessel

Vessel is building the future of housing. We combine breakthrough design, advanced manufacturing, and first-principles thinking to tackle one of the world’s most pressing challenges: creating sustainable, attainable housing for all. This isn’t just construction—it’s a complete reimagining of how people live.

Backed by Mosaic Ventures and Lennar, the nation’s largest homebuilder, Vessel is rapidly scaling to meet growing demand. We care deeply about every detail—from beauty and durability to efficiency and accessibility—because we believe everyone deserves a thoughtfully made home.

The Opportunity

Vessel is growing rapidly, with scores of projects in planning, and we’re looking for an exceptional Cost Accountant to join the team. In this role, you will support the financial operations of our York manufacturing facility and help scale those operations across potential future plants, helping drive cost visibility and discipline across plant operations. Working closely with project managers and leadership, you will oversee cost tracking across materials, labor, and overhead, support inventory and cost of goods sold processes, and analyze variances to ensure projects are tracked accurately and efficiently.

What You'll Do

Track and analyze product costs across materials, labor, and overhead for the York manufacturing facility
Maintain and update standard costs and support periodic re-costing processes
Perform variance analysis (actual vs. standard, budget vs. actual; materials, labor, overhead, and PPV) and provide clear insights into cost drivers
Support inventory valuation, including WIP, cycle counts, and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and integrity
Assist with month-end close activities related to cost of goods sold, inventory, and plant reporting
Maintain and validate BOMs, routings, labor standards, and overhead rates
Partner with operations, sourcing, and materials teams to monitor cost performance and identify cost savings opportunities
Provide cost data and analysis to support pricing, margin, and operational decision-making
Help build and maintain scalable cost tracking processes and ensure accuracy, consistency, and transparency of cost data across systems

Who You Are

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of experience in accounting, exposure to manufacturing or cost accounting environments is a plus
Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, and cost of goods sold
Experience performing variance analysis across materials, labor, and overhead
Familiarity with BOMs, routings, and manufacturing cost structures
Working knowledge of GAAP and inventory accounting principles
Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems
Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Comfortable working cross-functionally with operations and translating data into actionable insights

Why Vessel

Opportunity to shape and scale a modern multifamily development company
Competitive compensation with performance bonus and equity options
401k & Health Plans (Medical, Dental, and Vision), including HSA/FSA options
Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance, plus Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
Weekly lunches and team building events
Adoption Assistance, Caregiver Support, and Financial Assistance through Employee Support Programs
Commuter Benefits

At Vessel

We believe everyone deserves a home built with care—beautiful, durable, and made to last. That starts with the people who make it happen. Join us and help reimagine what housing can be.

$95,000 - $125,000 a year

Compensation details: 95000-125000 Yearly Salary

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