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Creative Financial Staffing

Cost Accountant

Creative Financial Staffing, Oak Brook, Illinois, United States, 60523

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Cost Accountant

Check below to see if you have what is needed for this opportunity, and if so, make an application asap. $90,000 to $110,000 About Us: Our client is an industry leader in manufacturing, with a reputation for innovation, quality, and operational excellence. We're currently looking for a skilled

Cost Accountant

to join our dynamic finance team and help drive efficiency and profitability across our manufacturing operations. Position Summary: The Cost Accountant will play a critical role in analyzing manufacturing costs and providing valuable insight into operational performance. This position works closely with production, supply chain, and finance teams to ensure accurate costing, inventory valuation, and support strategic decision-making.

Why Join Us? Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to work with a forward-thinking leadership team

Career growth in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Key Responsibilities: Analyze and maintain standard costs of products and update as needed

Monitor and report on manufacturing variances and cost drivers

Prepare and analyze monthly manufacturing and inventory reports

Conduct periodic physical inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies

Support budget and forecast processes with cost-related data

Identify and recommend cost-saving opportunities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes and systems

Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA/CMA a plus)

3+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment

Strong knowledge of standard costing, inventory accounting, and variance analysis

Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and Excel

Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

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