Cost Accountant

LeoForce; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LeoForce in Dixon, IL is seeking an experienced Cost Accountant to join the Accounting and Finance team. You will manage and optimize cost structures, analyze manufacturing costs, and prepare detailed reports for management.

The role requires deep knowledge of manufacturing accounting, GL management, and cost reduction strategies, and offers a path to strengthen profitability within a 3rd generation manufacturing environment. This position emphasizes accuracy and cross-department collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of proven experience as a Cost Accountant, Cost Analyst, or similar role.
• Extensive knowledge of cost accounting principles and procedures.
• Proficiency in manufacturing accounting, GL, and cost reduction.
• Exceptional proficiency with MS Office and accounting software, preferably within our current system.
• Excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage well through ambiguity and complexity.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• CPA or CMA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing and overseeing all aspects of our cost accounting system and practices.
• Analyzing and interpreting complex manufacturing costs and preparing detailed reports to be presented to management.
• Conducting regular audits to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.
• Implementing cost standards for materials and labor.
• Assisting in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Identifying and executing cost reduction opportunities across the organization.
• Collaborating with various departments, including production and supply chain, to gather necessary data for cost analysis.
• Maintaining internal control documentation and testing internal controls.
• Preparing monthly and quarterly accounting reports for submission to management.
• Conducting inventory reserve analysis on a quarterly basis and generating reports for management.
• Assisting in month end close of the General Ledger.
• Conducting research and performing analytical studies in regards to cost analyses and profitability.

Skills

Cost accounting

GL management

Cost reduction

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

MS Office

Accounting software

Job description

Cost Accountant

Location: Dixon, IL, US

Experience:

Mid Level

Salary:

$75,000 - $85,000 per year

Job Details

We are currently seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Permanent Cost Accountant to join our dynamic Accounting and Finance team. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to our thriving organization's financial health by managing and optimizing our cost structures. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in analyzing manufacturing costs, providing detailed reports, and suggesting changes to enhance profitability. This role requires a deep understanding of manufacturing accounting, general ledger (GL) management, and cost reduction strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Managing and overseeing all aspects of our cost accounting system and practices.
• Analyzing and interpreting complex manufacturing costs and preparing detailed reports to be presented to management.
• Conducting regular audits to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.
• Implementing cost standards for materials and labor.
• Assisting in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Identifying and executing cost reduction opportunities across the organization.
• Collaborating with various departments, including production and supply chain, to gather necessary data for cost analysis.
• Maintaining internal control documentation and testing internal controls.
• Preparing monthly and quarterly accounting reports for submission to management.
• Conducting inventory reserve analysis on a quarterly basis and generating reports for management.
• Assisting in month end close of the General Ledger.
• Conducting research and performing analytical studies in regards to cost analyses and profitability.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of proven experience as a Cost Accountant, Cost Analyst, or similar role.
• Extensive knowledge of cost accounting principles and procedures.
• Proficiency in manufacturing accounting, GL, and cost reduction.
• Exceptional proficiency with MS Office and accounting software, preferably within our current system.
• Excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage well through ambiguity and complexity.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• CPA or CMA certification preferred.

A bit about us:

3rd generation manufacturer

Why join us?

Opportunity to grow!