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Cost and Inventory Control Accountant

Job in Aurora, Kane County, Illinois, 60505, USA
Listing for: Boutique Recruiting
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-13
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Cost Accountant, Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 - 85000 USD Yearly USD 70000.00 85000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Position Title: Cost and Inventory Control Accountant

Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000 / Year DOE

If you enjoy digging into the details, solving problems, and being the person who keeps things running smoothly behind the scenes, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. As the Cost and Inventory Control Accountant, you will play a key role in helping the company maintain accurate inventory, improve operational efficiency, and support informed business decisions. This position offers a unique blend of accounting and operations, giving you the opportunity to work closely with leadership, production, and warehouse teams while gaining visibility across the organization.

The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, and comfortable wearing multiple hats in a collaborative environment where accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement are valued.

Responsibilities
  • Maintain accurate inventory records and monitor stock levels
  • Manage annual physical inventory counts and regular cycle counts
  • Ensure inventory accuracy within the company’s inventory system
  • Forecast raw material needs based on production demand
  • Maintain bills of materials and properly allocate labor and overhead costs
  • Analyze inventory costs, variances, and discrepancies
  • Prepare inventory and cost reports for management
  • Work closely with operations to ensure inventory transactions are recorded accurately
  • Help organize and identify inventory for efficient warehouse management
  • Assist with vendor relationships and pricing discussions
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and internal controls
  • Support financial audits and provide information for outside reporting requests
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • 2-3 years of experience in cost accounting, inventory accounting, or inventory management
  • Experience with any ERP system
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs
  • Spanish language proficiency is preferred
  • Experience with Sage 100 is preferred
  • Experience with Power BI is preferred
  • Medical benefits with 75-80% coverage
  • Dental and vision insurance offered
  • 401K plan with a 3% match, fully vested after 1 year
  • 10 days of PTO with some flexibility
  • Major holidays off, including Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, and Good Friday

If you are a Cost and Inventory Control Accountant looking to take the next step in your career, apply now!

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