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Cost AccountantCFS • Park Forest, IL, US
Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant

CFS • Park Forest, IL, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Cost Accountant

Salary : $90,000 - $115,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out :

  • Newly created Cost Accountant role in a stable, growth-oriented manufacturing and services organization
  • Hybrid work schedule (3 days in office, 2 remote) provides both structure and flexibility
  • Highly visible position with direct impact on operations, finance, and production leadership
  • Collaborative, team-oriented environment where your input will be valued and acted upon
  • Excellent opportunity to modernize cost systems, streamline processes, and deliver meaningful insights to senior leadership
  • Organization has a long history of innovation and continues to grow and expand its market presence
  • The Cost Accountant role offers clear potential for long-term career growth as the finance team evolves with the business

Key Responsibilities for the Cost Accountant :

  • Analyze and monitor production costs, including direct materials, direct labor, and overhead; provide actionable insights to operations
  • Lead the development, maintenance, and improvement of standard costing systems to ensure accuracy and transparency
  • Partner with business units to develop management reports, support forecasting, and drive cost efficiency initiatives
  • Conduct inventory valuation, reconciliation, and variance analysis; ensure compliance with accounting policies and cost accounting standards
  • Assist with monthly and annual closing processes related to cost accounting and provide detailed reporting for leadership review
  • Support budgeting, planning, and financial analysis by identifying trends and offering recommendations for cost reduction and margin improvement
  • The Cost Accountant will collaborate cross-functionally with production, procurement, and finance to drive operational excellence and cost discipline
  • Qualifications for the Cost Accountant :

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • Proven experience in a Cost Accountant or related accounting role with exposure to manufacturing or production-based environments
  • Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles, product costing, and variance analysis
  • Proficiency with ERP systems and costing software; advanced Excel skills required
  • Experience with G / L management, budgeting, accounts payable, and payroll processing a plus
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data strategically, not just report it
  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills; detail-oriented yet able to see the big picture
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to communicate financial concepts across all levels of the organization
  • This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on Cost Accountant ready to step into a high-impact, highly visible role within a growing and dynamic organization that values expertise, initiative, and long-term professional development.

    $90,000 - $115,000

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