Manufacturing Cost Accountant — SAP, GAAP & Close Expert

WITTENSTEIN North America; Bartlett (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place To Work

Competitive salary

Incentive plan 5%

Profit sharing 5%

Health benefits

Dental & vision included

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

WITTENSTEIN North America is seeking a cost accountant to support the Senior Plant Accountant and assist with general accounting functions at the Bartlett, IL facility.

You will help with the monthly close, cost analysis, BOM accuracy, standard costing updates, and budgeting, while ensuring GAAP compliance and cross-department collaboration. The role emphasizes strong Excel, SAP experience, and the ability to work across teams to drive cost savings and accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 2–5 years in cost or manufacturing accounting or financial analysis.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups).
• Experience with SAP and ERP systems.
• Solid GAAP knowledge and cost accounting principles.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Monthly-End Close — prepare journal entries, cost accruals, and reconciliations.
• Cost Analysis — analyze manufacturing or service costs including variances.
• Variance Reporting — explain variances and work with operations on root causes.
• Standard Costing — support standard cost models and cost roll ups.
• Inventory Accounting — inventory adjustments and cycle counts.
• Budgeting & Forecasting — support annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Process Improvement — identify inefficiencies and propose cost-saving initiatives.
• General Accounting — assist A/R and A/P processes.
• Compliance & Controls — ensure GAAP and internal controls.

Skills

Cost accounting

Manufacturing accounting

Excel

SAP experience

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

WITTENSTEIN North America is seeking a cost accountant to support the Senior Plant Accountant and assist with general accounting functions at the Bartlett, IL facility.

You will help with the monthly close, cost analysis, BOM accuracy, standard costing updates, and budgeting, while ensuring GAAP compliance and cross-department collaboration. The role emphasizes strong Excel, SAP experience, and the ability to work across teams to drive cost savings and accurate financial reporting.