Cost Accountant

Sterling Engineering; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Addison, Illinois, is seeking a Cost Accountant with a focus on manufacturing to enhance cost transparency and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will maintain and analyze production costs and be proficient in budgeting and forecasting. Strong communication and analytical skills are crucial. This full-time role offers competitive pay, medical benefits, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing yields, scrap, and efficiency metrics.
• Ability to communicate financial information to operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and analyze standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead.
• Track, calculate, and analyze production yields, scrap, and process losses.
• Support month-end close activities, including inventory valuation and cost-related journal entries.

Skills

Cost accounting

Manufacturing environments

Variance analysis

ERP systems

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Cost Accountant – Manufacturing

We are seeking a Cost Accountant with experience in a manufacturing environment to support cost accounting, reporting, and operational decision‑making. This role focuses on analyzing production costs, yields, and variances to ensure accurate financial reporting and improved manufacturing efficiency.

Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Job Duties

• Maintain and analyze standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead.
• Track, calculate, and analyze production yields, scrap, and process losses.
• Perform cost and variance analysis and partner with operations to explain results.
• Support month‑end close activities, including inventory valuation and cost‑related journal entries.
• Maintain accurate BOMs, routings, and costing data within the ERP system.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and margin analysis.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.
• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to drive cost transparency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing yields, scrap, and efficiency metrics.
• Experience with standard costing and variance analysis.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and strong Excel skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information to operational teams.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Manufacturing

Industries

Manufacturing and Accounting

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Pension plan

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.