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Senior Cost Accountant - Manufacturer - Bridgeview, IL

Bridgeview, Illinois Permanent USD95,000 - USD110,000 per year View Job Description
Reaching out because I'm currently partnering with a rapidly growing, multi-million-dollar materials company located near Bridgeview, IL. As part of their expansion, they are looking to bring on a Senior Cost Accountant to join their team!As a Senior Cost Accountant, you will take the lead on various financial management and reporting tasks. Working closely with the Director of Manufacturing and the Global Controller, you will oversee key accounting processes for the month-end facility close. Additionally, the Senior Cost Accountant will be responsible for managing production order processing, inventory provisions, cost center allocations, accruals, and reconciliations. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to drive and support multiple initiatives while serving as the primary finance contact at the plant level, with backing from the enterprise accounting team.
  • Pension!
  • Flexible working environment

About Our Client

Reaching out because I'm currently partnering with a rapidly growing, multi-million-dollar materials company located near Bridgeview, IL. As part of their expansion, they are looking to bring on a Senior Cost Accountant to join their team!

As a Senior Cost Accountant, you will take the lead on various financial management and reporting tasks. Working closely with the Director of Manufacturing and the Global Controller, you will oversee key accounting processes for the month-end facility close. Additionally, the Senior Cost Accountant will be responsible for managing production order processing, inventory provisions, cost center allocations, accruals, and reconciliations. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to drive and support multiple initiatives while serving as the primary finance contact at the plant level, with backing from the enterprise accounting team.

Job Description



Senior Cost Accountant Job Responsibilities:

  • Maintain accurate inventory costs across all U.S. locations.
  • Develop cost estimates for new products to support business managers.
  • Analyze manufacturing and purchasing variances to reduce costs and optimize production.
  • Prepare and distribute inventory reports, ensuring stakeholders understand key insights.
  • Collaborate with international locations to align processes.
  • Work with accounting to:
    • Support a one-day close process.
    • Close material inventory ledger and complete cost allocations in the ERP system.
    • Perform timely inventory reconciliations and analyze reserves.
    • Assist with external audit requests.
  • Lead the annual standard cost-setting process and partner with Operations to establish labor and overhead rates.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or related industry
  • Minimum 6+ years of cost accounting experience working within a relative industry
  • Experience cross-collaborating with different teams/departments
  • Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred)
  • Knowledge of US GAPP

What's on Offer

  • Competitive compensation + bonus potential
  • Pension!
  • Flexible working options and Friday work from home option
  • Great benefits, including: 401k match, health insurance (vision and dental), life insurance etc.
  • Opportunity for fast career progression and growth
  • Ability to be trained/mentored and collaborate with senior leaders
  • Great culture and work environment
Contact
Mia Quinn
Quote job ref
JN-032025-6698061

Job summary

Sector
Accounting
Sub Sector
Financial Accounting
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Bridgeview
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Mia Quinn
Job Reference
JN-032025-6698061