Senior Cost Accountant – Manufacturing & Cost Analysis

Mechanix; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 81.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Mechanix Wear LLC’s Chicago Protective Apparel team in Skokie, IL is seeking a Cost Accountant to analyze production costs, maintain standard costing, and support manufacturing with accurate financial data.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing, strong GAAP knowledge, and proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel; you will also be skilled at writing clear SOPs and cost documentation.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of cost accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience with GAAP and cost accounting principles.
• Proficient with ERP systems and advanced Excel.
• Ability to write clear SOPs and cost documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication with non-financial stakeholders.

Aufgaben

• Develop, maintain, and analyze standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead.
• Prepare monthly cost variance analysis and report findings to management.
• Reconcile inventory accounts and perform periodic physical inventory counts.
• Analyze production costs and recommend process improvements to reduce costs.
• Prepare and post journal entries related to cost accounting activities.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and cost forecasts.
• Monitor and analyze manufacturing variances (material, labor, overhead).
• Maintain the integrity of the bill of materials (BOM) and routing data in the ERP system.
• Collaborate with operations, purchasing, and production teams to ensure accurate cost data.
• Support audits by providing documentation and analysis.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process efficiencies.
• Write SOPs for cost accounting processes and controls.
• Support management with financial, operational, and strategic analyses.

Kenntnisse

Cost accounting

Manufacturing experience

Excel

ERP software

GAAP

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

ERP software

Jobbeschreibung

Mechanix Wear LLC’s Chicago Protective Apparel team in Skokie, IL is seeking a Cost Accountant to analyze production costs, maintain standard costing, and support manufacturing with accurate financial data.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing, strong GAAP knowledge, and proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel; you will also be skilled at writing clear SOPs and cost documentation.