Senior Cost Accountant

CFS; Downers Grove (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Downers Grove, IL is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to bridge financial insights with manufacturing performance in a hybrid work setting. You will own standard costing, BOM updates, and cost roll processes, while partnering with operations and supply chain to drive cost improvements.

The role requires 4+ years in accounting (2+ in cost accounting) and strong ERP and Excel skills. You’ll influence monthly closes, inventory reporting, and variances, with opportunities to impact

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 4+ years accounting experience, including 2+ years in cost accounting.
• Experience with manufacturing costing, inventory, and ERP systems.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage standard costing, BOM updates, and cost roll processes.
• Lead cost variance analysis (material, labor, overhead) and reporting.
• Support monthly close including journal entries, reconciliations, and inventory reporting.
• Oversee inventory accounting accuracy, including cycle counts and physical inventory.
• Partner cross‑functionally to improve costing processes and reporting.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

Senior Cost Accountant (Hybrid)

Salary: $90K–$110K

Step into a high-impact Sr. Cost Accountant role where you’ll connect financial insights directly to manufacturing performance in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment. This hybrid opportunity offers visibility, cross-functional exposure, and the ability to truly see your impact.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and strong team collaboration
• Ability to directly impact operations, production efficiency, and cost decisions
• Highly cross‑functional role partnering with operations, engineering, and supply chain
• Exposure to acquisitions and integration work, expanding your experience
• Medium‑sized company—large enough for resources, small enough to make a visible impact
• Strong benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, parental leave, and more
• Hands‑on environment where you can drive process improvements and automation
• Collaborative culture that encourages accountability, curiosity, and continuous learning

Key Responsibilities For The Sr. Cost Accountant

• Manage standard costing, BOM updates, and cost roll processes
• Lead cost variance analysis (material, labor, overhead) and reporting
• Support monthly close including journal entries, reconciliations, and inventory reporting
• Oversee inventory accounting accuracy, including cycle counts and physical inventory
• Partner cross‑functionally to improve costing processes and reporting

Qualifications For The Sr. Cost Accountant

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 4+ years of accounting experience, including 2+ years in cost accounting
• Experience with manufacturing costing, inventory, and ERP systems
• Advanced Excel skills required

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