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Sr cost accountant

Job in Westchester, Cook County, Illinois, 60154, USA
Listing for: CFS
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-21
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Cost Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting & Finance
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting & Finance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 105000 - 125000 USD Yearly USD 105000.00 125000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Ready to own and elevate the cost accounting function for a growing manufacturing organization? This is a high-impact role where you'll drive standard cost accuracy, partner closely with operations, and influence key business decisions.

Sr. Cost Accountant

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

  • Take ownership of the cost accounting function and become a key partner to both finance and operation

    • Gain broad cross-functional exposure with visibility across manufacturing, inventory, pricing, and financial reporting

    • Play a critical role in developing and maintaining standard costing methodologies that drive business performance

    • Influence operational decision-making through cost analysis, inventory insights, and financial recommendations

    • Join a collaborative environment where your expertise directly impacts profitability and process improvement

Target Compensation:105k-125k plus bonus (based off experience)

Key Responsibilities for the Sr. Cost Accountant:

  • Lead and enhance cost accounting processes, documentation, and controls

    • Develop, maintain, and validate standard costs, including labor and overhead rates

    • Analyze inventory valuation, movement, and manufacturing cost variances

    • Support budgeting, forecasting, pricing, and new product cost estimation activities

    • Manage month-end costing and inventory close activities, including reconciliations and journal entry reviews

Qualifications for the Sr. Cost Accountant:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Analytics, or related field

    • 5–7 years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment

    • Strong experience developing, implementing, and maintaining standard cost systems

    • Advanced Excel skills and ERP experience with inventory and manufacturing reporting

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