[HYBRID] Senior Cost Accountant

HYBRID Senior Cost Accountant
Location: Des Plaines IL - HYBRID (3 days onsite 2 days WFH)
Salary: $105000 - $125000 Full Benefits
Benefits: Medical Dental Vision 401k PTO Holidays
Job Type: Full Time
Typical Hours: Mon-Fri; Flexible (40 hrs./wk.); 2 days remote
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship is not available

HYBRID Senior Cost Accountant Description

Our client a reputable US-based manufacturer is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to join its finance team in Des Plaines IL. This role is critical in ensuring the accuracy of inventory-related financial data driving efficiency in inventory utilization and supporting the integrity of monthly financial reporting. This is much more than a traditional accounting position. The company is seeking someone who understands the bigger picturesomeone who can partner with Operations and Supply Chain translate data into actionable business insights and help drive cost reduction and margin improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented analytical and wants to play a key role in inventory optimization while supporting a fast-moving growing finance organization. This is a rare opportunity to join a lean low-red-tape environment that offers true autonomy a strong work-life balance and a clear pathway for career growth and promotion.

HYBRID Senior Cost Accountant Responsibilities

Analyze inventory trends by location
Partner with Operations/Supply Chain to reduce carrying costs
Build and maintain inventory KPIs and dashboards
Support standard cost reviews BOM analysis and cycle counts
Prepare journal entries for inventory COGS and accruals
Reconcile inventory subledger to GL; resolve discrepancies
Perform variance analysis (PPV labor overhead) with commentary for leadership
Support monthly reporting packages and working capital insights
Assist with budgeting/forecasting for inventory and production costs
Identify cost reduction and margin improvement opportunities
Drive close process efficiency through automation and standardization
Support ERP integration and data accuracy initiatives
Provide financial support for Lean/continuous improvement projects

HYBRID Senior Cost Accountant Qualifications

Bachelors Degree required
3 years of cost accounting experience required
Manufacturing accounting industry experience required
Strong knowledge of inventory accounting and standard costing/COGS required
ERP system experience required; Dynamics 365 a bonus
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables VLOOKUPs) required