Cost Accountant

Clifford-Jacobs Forging Co.; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No-cost benefits

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Vacation

Paid Christmas Leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Clifford-Jacobs Forging Co. in Champaign, IL, is seeking a Cost Accountant to join our team and support manufacturing cost control and inventory accounting.

You will assist with month-end close, cost variances, and production order costing in our ERP environment, partnering with Production, Planning, and Logistics to ensure accurate costing and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business admin, or related field; CPA/CMA preferred.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing; knowledge of inventory costing and standard costing.
• Experience with ERP systems and physical inventory processes.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Perform inventory reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Review, analyze, and close production orders in the ERP system.
• Maintain inventory valuation and costing records.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, labor, material, and overhead variances.
• Coordinate with Production, Planning, and Logistics to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reductions.

Skills

Inventory accounting

Cost analysis

Manufacturing cost control

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

For nearly a century Clifford-Jacobs Forging has been a leader in their space providing quality services to the Mining, Gears, Aerospace, Energy, and Defense industries. We set the industry standard for quality, performance, craftsmanship, and customer service.

We’re currently looking for a Cost Accountant to join the team!

Why Join Us?

In addition to being part of a dynamic team, our full-time employees enjoy an impressive benefits package, including:

• No Cost Benefits: STD, LTD, Life/ADD
• Excellent Health, Dental, Vision
• 401(k)
• Vacation
• Paid Christmas Leave
• Paid Holidays

Salary

• $75,000 - $95,000 annually

General Description

• Responsible for inventory accounting, cost analysis, and manufacturing cost control activities. Supports the month-end close process, maintains inventory accuracy, analyzes production costs and variances, and assists with financial reporting, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. CPA, CMA, or progress toward professional certification preferred.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of inventory accounting, standard costing, and cost analysis preferred. Experience with ERP systems and physical inventory processes desired.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Perform inventory reconciliations and investigate inventory discrepancies.
• Review, analyze, and close production orders in the ERP system.
• Maintain and monitor inventory valuation and costing records.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, labor, material, and overhead variances.
• Review and maintain standard costs and recommend updates as necessary.
• Coordinate and assist with physical inventory counts and cycle count programs.
• Prepare inventory-related journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Partner with Production, Planning, and Logistics to ensure inventory accuracy and proper cost allocation.
• Monitor inventory transactions and identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reductions