Cost Accountant - Analytics, Inventory & Efficiency

HRT Solutions Pty Ltd; Cary (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Durex Industries, part of Electrical Thermal Solutions (ETS), seeks a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join the finance team in Cary, IL. You will analyze cost data, maintain product costing, and support financial reporting and decision-making, working under the Controller and cross-functional teams to ensure cost accuracy.

Responsibilities include overhead-rate development, cost analysis for new/existing products, inventory controls, and involvement in audits and tax support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in cost accounting or related role.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance with cost accounting focus.
• Strong analytical skills with budgeting, forecasting, and risk analysis.
• Proficient in account reconciliation and financial analysis.
• High level of integrity and ability to manage confidential information.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Strong communication skills across verbal, written, and electronic formats.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems; familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Gather, review, and interpret cost data related to operations, materials, labor, and overhead.
• Develop and maintain overhead rates and absorption methodologies.
• Estimate and analyze costs for new and existing products to support pricing and profitability decisions.
• Review item costs and ensure accuracy within the cost system.
• Analyze manufacturing variances and provide insights to operations and finance leadership.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process efficiency.
• Participate in physical inventory counts and monitor inventory accuracy within the system.
• Assist with general ledger activities and account reconciliations.
• Review reconciliations prepared by others to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Assist with intercompany balancing, variance explanations, and monthly reporting requirements.
• Support indirect tax filings (sales and use tax) and related research.
• Contribute to documentation and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures.
• Assist with consolidation activities and reporting through financial systems.
• Participate in annual audit preparation and tax support activities.

Skills

Cost accounting

Analytical skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Excel

Financial analysis

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance with cost focus

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Microsoft Dynamics or similar

Job description

Durex Industries, part of Electrical Thermal Solutions (ETS), seeks a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join the finance team in Cary, IL. You will analyze cost data, maintain product costing, and support financial reporting and decision-making, working under the Controller and cross-functional teams to ensure cost accuracy.

Responsibilities include overhead-rate development, cost analysis for new/existing products, inventory controls, and involvement in audits and tax support.