Cost Accountant: Data-Driven Costing & Optimization

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

Job summary

Durex Industries in Cary, IL is seeking a detail‑oriented Cost Accountant to join our finance team. You will analyze cost data, maintain accurate product costing, and support financial reporting to drive operational decisions across manufacturing and supply chain.

You will partner with cross‑functional teams, develop overhead rates, review variances, and contribute to continuous improvement of accounting processes. The role emphasizes accuracy, integrity, and proactive problem solving.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of cost accounting or related accounting experience.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with cost accounting focus.
• Strong analytical, budgeting, forecasting, and risk analysis abilities.
• Proficient in account reconciliation and financial analysis.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems; familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics or similar.
• Excellent data accuracy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Gather, review, and interpret cost data related to operations, materials, labor, and overhead.
• Develop and maintain overhead rates and absorption methodologies.
• Analyze costs for new and existing products to support pricing decisions.
• Review item costs and ensure accuracy within the cost system.
• Analyze manufacturing variances and provide insights to leadership.
• Support inventory controls and reduce obsolete inventory.
• Assist with general ledger activities, reconciliations, and monthly reporting.
• Participate in annual audit preparation and tax support activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Budgeting & forecasting

Account reconciliation

MRP/ERP systems

Microsoft Dynamics familiarity

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor or Associate degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Durex Industries in Cary, IL is seeking a detail‑oriented Cost Accountant to join our finance team. You will analyze cost data, maintain accurate product costing, and support financial reporting to drive operational decisions across manufacturing and supply chain.

You will partner with cross‑functional teams, develop overhead rates, review variances, and contribute to continuous improvement of accounting processes. The role emphasizes accuracy, integrity, and proactive problem solving.