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Senior Cost Accountant

Senior Cost Accountant

Creative Financial StaffingCrete, IL, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Cost Accountant

Manufacturing Company

About the Company

Founded in 1935, this manufacturing company has been a leader in delivering innovative transportation and industrial solutions. With a strong history of engineering, design, and operations, the organization continues to expand its services while maintaining a reputation for efficiency, innovation, and reliability. Backed by decades of leadership, the company remains committed to growth and continuous improvement.

Why Join?

  • Stable, growing manufacturing company
  • Highly visible Cost Accountant role with the ability to make an immediate impact
  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • Target salary range based on experience 100k-110k plus bonus

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Cost Accountant to play a key role in financial reporting, analysis, and process improvement. This is a highly visible position that will collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to provide insights into cost structures and support strategic decision-making. The Cost Accountant will also support forecasting, budgeting, and compliance activities while ensuring accuracy in cost reporting.

Key Responsibilities : Senior Cost Accountant

  • Develop management reports and ad-hoc analysis for leadership and business units.
  • Monitor production costs (materials, labor, overhead) and prepare detailed cost reports.
  • Lead the development and maintenance of standard cost systems.
  • Perform variance analysis and identify cost reduction opportunities.
  • Conduct inventory valuation and reconciliations.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and annual planning processes.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, and internal controls.
  • Partner cross-functionally with production, procurement, and finance teams.
  • Assist with month-end and year-end close processes related to cost accounting.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of cost accounting procedures.
  • Qualifications : Senior Cost Accountant

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • Proven Cost Accountant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong understanding of cost accounting principles and practices.
  • Advanced Excel skills; proficiency with ERP and costing software.
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