Senior Cost Accountant — Manufacturing Cost & Inventory

The Bolton Group; Cary (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing firm in Cary, Illinois, seeks a Senior Cost Accountant to manage manufacturing cost analysis, inventory valuation, and standard costing. Responsibilities include executing month-end close activities and performing variance analysis. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of accounting experience with 2 years in cost accounting, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, and a strong attention to detail. This role supports cross-functional decision-making and cost accounting process improvements.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of accounting experience, including 2+ years in cost accounting.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Manufacturing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Execute month-end close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Perform detailed variance analysis for materials, labor, and overhead.
• Maintain and update standard costs and BOM-related changes.
• Partner with operations and supply chain for accurate costing.
• Support physical inventory counts and audit requests.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Cost analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

ERP software

Job description

A manufacturing firm in Cary, Illinois, seeks a Senior Cost Accountant to manage manufacturing cost analysis, inventory valuation, and standard costing. Responsibilities include executing month-end close activities and performing variance analysis. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of accounting experience with 2 years in cost accounting, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, and a strong attention to detail. This role supports cross-functional decision-making and cost accounting process improvements.