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Staff Accountant – Cost Accounting

Job in Lake Forest, Lake County, Illinois, 60045, USA
Listing for: Novolex
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-14
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Cost Accountant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 65000 - 75000 USD Yearly USD 65000.00 75000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Description Role Summary

Support core cost accounting processes by ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting and reconciliation. Partner with business units and operations to manage cost data, validate transactions, and improve cost visibility.

What You’ll Do Cost Accounting & Close
  • Prepare journal entries (COGS, inventory, freight)
  • Support monthly close and reporting cycles
  • Maintain accurate cost data in ERP (SAP)
Reconciliation & Analysis
  • Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies
  • Analyze cost variances (standard vs. actual)
  • Validate estimated vs. actual costs
Business & Intercompany Support
  • Partner with business units on financial booking
  • Support intercompany accounting (AR/AP entries)
  • Ensure alignment across entities
Reporting & Data
  • Pull and analyze data from ERP systems
  • Prepare recurring cost and operational reports
  • Provide data to support business decision-making
Process & Controls
  • Follow SOPs and maintain strong internal controls
  • Support audit readiness and documentation
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement
What We’re Looking For Education & Experience
  • Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance
  • 1–3+ years of relevant accounting experience
Technical Skills
  • SAP or ERP experience preferred
  • Strong Excel skills (analysis, reconciliations)
  • Understanding of inventory, costing, and COGS
Core Strengths
  • Analytical and detail-oriented
  • Strong ownership and accountability
  • Clear, concise communicator
  • Ability to work cross-functionally

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $65,000-$75,000 + bonus + benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. At Novolex, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact

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