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Senior Accountant - Manufacturing
Job in
McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois, 60050, USA
Listed on 2026-08-05
Listing for:
Kaizen HR Solutions, LLC
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-05
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Cost Accountant, Financial Reporting
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Cost Accountant
Are you ready to turn numbers into insight? We're seeking a Cost Accountant to play a key role in driving financial accuracy, efficiency, and control across a multi-site manufacturing network. This is a hands-on, high-impact role partnering with Operations, Supply Chain, and Technology teams to ensure precise product costing, reliable inventory management, and meaningful financial reporting.
What You'll Do
- Develop and maintain labor and overhead rates for product costing and inventory valuation.
- Oversee and strengthen cost accumulation systems to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Review and update bills of materials; perform monthly cost rolls.
- Lead and coordinate physical inventory and cycle counts across multiple sites.
- Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances; monitor all inventory adjustments.
- Manage fixed assets, depreciation, amortization, and capital expenditure tracking.
- Prepare journal entries, accruals, and month-end close activities.
- Conduct site-level P&L reviews and support annual budget development.
- Partner with site leadership teams to deliver actionable financial insights.
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
- 3+ years of cost accounting experience or general accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of inventory control, product costing, and variance analysis.
- Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
- CPA or CMA certification preferred (not required).
- A collaborative, analytical mindset with the ability to partner across functions.
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Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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