Interim Senior Cost Accountant

Brilliant Staffing; Oak Brook (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing client is seeking an interim Senior Cost Accountant in a hybrid role located near Oak Brook, Illinois. The successful candidate will manage the cost accounting function, develop product costing methodologies, and analyze inventory. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree and at least three years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment, with strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications

• 3 years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing.
• Experience developing and implementing standard costs.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost accounting function and document processes.
• Analyze inventory valuation and streamline accounting processes.
• Support budgeting and forecasting with accurate cost data.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

A manufacturing client of ours in the westsuburbs of Chicago (near Oak Brook) is seeking an interim Senior Cost Accountant (Hybrid work model - 3 days in office).
Standard cost accounting and at least 3 years of manufacturing experience required.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the cost accounting function by developing, refining and documenting the cost accounting process in collaboration with the Operational Accounting team.
• Develop and own product costing methodologies, including labor and overhead rates, and ensure they are applied correctly and consistently.
• Analyze inventory movement and valuation and provide information and recommendations on financial impacts related to changes in inventory
• Identify opportunities to streamline cost accounting processes and improve the efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Support budgeting and forecasting process by providing and validating accuracy of cost data
• Build estimates of new and proposed product costs and integrate with product pricing estimating process.
• Oversee month-end close related to production costing and inventory including the review of journal entries and focus on balance sheet reconciliations.
• Comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for financial statements.

A manufacturing client of ours in the westsuburbs of Chicago (near Oak Brook) is seeking an interim Senior Cost Accountant (Hybrid work model - 3 days in office).
Standard cost accounting and at least 3 years of manufacturing experience required.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the cost accounting function by developing, refining and documenting the cost accounting process in collaboration with the Operational Accounting team.
• Develop and own product costing methodologies, including labor and overhead rates, and ensure they are applied correctly and consistently.
• Analyze inventory movement and valuation and provide information and recommendations on financial impacts related to changes in inventory
• Identify opportunities to streamline cost accounting processes and improve the efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Support budgeting and forecasting process by providing and validating accuracy of cost data
• Build estimates of new and proposed product costs and integrate with product pricing estimating process.
• Oversee month-end close related to production costing and inventory including the review of journal entries and focus on balance sheet reconciliations.
• Comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for financial statements.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or related field (required)
• 3 years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing environment with strong understanding of manufacturing process, inventory and cost methodology (required).
• Experience developing and implementing standard costs (required).
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and critical thinking skills.
• Comfortable collaborating and communicating with operators across all levels of the organization with focus on building and fostering relationships.
• In depth understanding of P&L and standard financial statements.
• Experience in developing labor and overhead standards.
• Meticulous attention to detail with superb organizational skills.
• Ability to create and analyze data to help the business make decisions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in ERP with strong ability to navigate subledger activity, reporting and other queries.
• Self-motivated and demonstrates initiative and strong work ethic.

If you, or someone you know, is interested please apply today!
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