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Sr. Cost Accountant

Job in Woodstock, McHenry County, Illinois, 60098, USA
Listing for: AFA Dispensing Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-11-14
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Manager, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Corporate Finance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

The Sr. Cost Accountant is a hands‑on experienced finance professional who directly executes all accounting and financial management activities within the manufacturing environment. This role goes beyond advisory functions to actively manage the logistical and stock management aspects, personally ensure accurate cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and the financial reporting process. The Sr. Cost Accountant works directly alongside plant leadership, taking ownership of financial performance and operations efficiency while providing the financial insights that drive the day‑to‑day decision making.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes for manufacturing operations.
  • Prepare and analyze financial statements, variance reports, and KPIs.
  • Align with both Regional and Global Finance teams in financial management and accounting developments.
  • Ensure compliance with US GAAP, corporate guidelines and maintain robust internal controls.
  • Develop annual budgets and rolling forecasts in collaboration with operations and finance teams.
  • Track performance against budget and provide actionable insights.
  • Support capital investment analysis and ROI evaluations.
  • Lead financial aspects of lean manufacturing initiatives.
  • Support internal and external audits.
  • Maintain strong internal control environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Minimum bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing finance or cost accounting.
  • High proficiency with ERP systems (preferably SAP S/4 Hana cloud).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Advanced skills in MS Excel and financial modeling.
  • Experience in injection molding – plastic industry or industrial manufacturing preferred.
  • Familiarity with lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
  • Knowledge of U.S. regulatory and tax environment.

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