Cost Accountant Job at Creative Financial Staffing (CFS) in Libertyville

Overview

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Our client is looking for a talented cost accountant with a strong manufacturing background. They are publicly traded and a leader in their industry. The ideal candidate is technically sound and seeking an opportunity to make a strong business impact in this role.

Base pay range

$95,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

• The Inventory & Cost Accountant monitors daily BOM transactions through the ERP system
• Ensures the accuracy of bills of materials, inventory accounts, and the excess/obsolescence reserve
• Leads the inventory physical count and revaluation processes at year-end
• Manage daily cost accounting transactions within a manufacturing environment and maintain ERP system data integrity
• Ensure all inventory transactions are accounted for accurately and timely in accordance with GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley internal control requirements
• Manage, reconcile, and facilitate the month-end accounting close. Ensure the accuracy of monthly reports and improve efficiencies in the close process
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of bills of materials and routings
• Interface with operations team to define key metrics. Report monthly operational scorecard of key metrics relative to Total Quality Management. Discuss areas of exposure and provide recommendations
• Coordinate, perform, and evaluate annual physical inventory, cost revaluation, and cost accounting financial audit
• Evaluate, develop, and implement process improvements in ERP system, work order processing, RMA and specialty product builds
• Provide functional support for strategic initiatives within the Supply Chain organization
• Manage the documentation and maintenance of general and cost accounting processes and internal controls
• Develop and manage cycle count program in accordance with defined guidelines
• Assist with the development of the annual budget

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience (manufacturing experience or with manufacturing clients or a mix of both)
• Strong understanding of cost accounting systems and the BOM process
• ERP software experience is required
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• Training and continuous cost accounting training and education is required

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Accounting

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