Senior Cost Accountant

The Senior Cost Accountant provides essential financial support through cost analysis and monthly reporting. This role requires a solid understanding of financial and cost accounting, manufacturing reporting systems, and the ability to deliver accurate and insightful data to both Plant and Corporate management.

This position is 4 days a week on-site in Elgin, IL.

• Prepares reports and commentary on actual monthly results for the plant, including comparative analysis to budget and prior year. Meets with plant management to review results and ensure accuracy of production standards.
• Performs month-end and pre-month-end duties.
• Develops and implements written procedures to standardize costing and product output cost analysis.
• Prepares and reviews reports and analysis on operational performance and makes recommendations as appropriate.
• Analyzes production yields, costs, and efficiencies.
• Analyzes item bills of material and routings against actual results and makes necessary adjustments using QAD and Microsoft applications.
• Assists with reviewing all plant outgoing reporting.
• Creates concise summaries for senior management to highlight findings.
• Provides cost accounting support to the plant and serves as a liaison between remote locations and Corporate Accounting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline required.
• Minimum of three to five years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and report generation.
• Excellent analytical abilities with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience developing standard costs, understanding bill of material concepts, and analyzing manufacturing variances.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 5%.

Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to support the wellness of our colleagues and their families. This includes health benefits, professional growth support, generous paid time off benefits to support work/life balance, retirement benefits and other programs to support financial wellness. A full listing of our extensive benefits package can be found on our Company website, located here:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.