• Chicago, IL
  • $75,000 — $95,000

Cost Accountant


Our client, well-respected manufacturing company is seeking a Cost Accountant Role to join their growing Accounting and Finance department. Great opportunity to join a company going with excellent leadership.

Why Work for the Company/take the Cost Accountant Role:

  • Fantastic culture + profit sharing
  • People development- big on developing their people and promoting from within (this role is open due to internal promotion)
  • Great work life balance
  • Opportunity to make this role your own
  • Impressive tenure and really takes cares of their employees- people stick around for a reason
  • Flexibility to work from home (hybrid schedule 2 days in office)
  • Great leadership!

Responsibilities and Duties of the Cost Accountant:

  • Assist with financial reporting and analysis: standard costs, capital projects, cost savings programs, month-end closings, working capital management and other related initiatives / activities.
  • Assist with month end close activities
  • Analyze gross margin
  • Cost valuation of products in inventory for accuracy
  • Analyze capital expenditures to optimize resource allocation.
  • KPI preparation and analysis.
  • Work with the annual auditors to complete all audit work in cost and inventory.
  • Assist with conducting year-end inventory.
  • Assist with implementation of new reporting system
  • Adhoc projects

Qualifications and Skills of the Cost Accountant:

  • B.S. in Accounting
  • Cost accounting knowledge
  • 1-8 years of relevant experience
  • Manufacturing experience

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