Cost Accountant

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Cost Accountant $100,000 to $120,000 About Us: Our client is an industry leader in manufacturing, with a reputation for innovation, quality, and operational excellence. We're currently looking for a skilled Cost Accountant to join our dynamic finance team and help drive efficiency and profitability across our manufacturing operations. Position Summary: The Cost Accountant will play a critical role in analyzing manufacturing costs and providing valuable insight into operational performance. This position works closely with production, supply chain, and finance teams to ensure accurate costing, inventory valuation, and support strategic decision-making.
Why Join Us? Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity to work with a forward-thinking leadership team
Career growth in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Key Responsibilities: Analyze and maintain standard costs of products and update as needed
Monitor and report on manufacturing variances and cost drivers
Prepare and analyze monthly manufacturing and inventory reports
Conduct periodic physical inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies
Support budget and forecast processes with cost-related data
Identify and recommend cost-saving opportunities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes and systems
Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA/CMA a plus)
3+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of standard costing, inventory accounting, and variance analysis
Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and Excel
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
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Location:
Wheeling