Cost Accountant

CFS; Monee (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k and profit sharing

Education reimbursement

Holiday bonus

Great work/life balance

Job summary

A leading industrial company in Monee, Illinois, seeks a Managing Director for its Accounting & Finance Placement. This role focuses on cost accounting, data analysis, and leadership support. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, possess strong Excel skills, and have relevant experience. The company offers excellent work/life balance, long-term stability, and competitive benefits including 401k and holiday bonuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field is required.
• Experience in Cost Accounting or Analysis is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Analyze costs such as raw material, labor, and overhead.
• Monitor the cost accounting process and make improvements.
• Prepare cost estimates for new products and budgets.

Skills

Cost Accounting

Data Analysis

Organizational Skills

Presentation Skills

Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related

Job description

Managing Director, Recruiter - Accounting & Finance Placement at CFS

International industrial company has a new opportunity due to growth for a Cost Accountant. Company has been in existence for 50+ years and specializes in products that help protect the environment. Company is highly innovative and an industry leader. Position will assist leadership with cost accounting, analysis and projects.

Salary: Approximately $95,000- $110,000 + bonus based on experience

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to determine costs such as raw material, labor and overhead
• Analyze impacts of changes in product design, raw material costs, manufacturing processes, and/or services, to determine effects on costs
• Analyze actual manufacturing costs and prepare reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs
• Provide leadership with analysis comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products/services
• Monitor the cost accounting process and provide guidance on improvements
• Calculate parts and manufacturing costs, inventory, actual costs and variance analysis
• Prepare cost estimates of new or special products establishing standard costs
• Assist with budgets, ad hoc and year end reporting
• Prepare various governmental and internal reports

Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related
• Exposure/experience in Cost Accounting/Analysis
• Strong organizational and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines
• Strong Excel skills

Why Work Here

• Great work/life balance
• Lots of long‑term employees, family environment
• Opportunity to learn, grow and advance
• Strong benefits, 401k/profit sharing, Holiday Bonus, education reimbursement
• International exposure
• Great stability, financially secure
• Company has very successful strategic plan generating strong growth

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