Cost Accountant

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Salary: $80,000 - $120,000 per year

A bit about us:

Illinois-based manufacturer specializes in high-quality plastic and resin furniture designed for both commercial and consumer markets. Its product line includes folding tables, office desks, storage solutions, and outdoor furniture, with a focus on durability and innovative design. The company distributes its products through major retail channels, including office supply chains, e-commerce platforms, and wholesale distributors. It operates a corporate office in Des Plaines, Illinois, and a large-scale production and distribution facility in Sturgis, Michigan. Known for its emphasis on American manufacturing, it blends in-house engineering with efficient molding technologies. With a workforce of roughly 100-250 employees, the business serves customers across North America and internationally.

Why join us?

Core Benefits

• Health Insurance: Employees have access to health insurance plans, including dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: The company provides a 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Employees receive paid time off to support work-life balance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA): An HSA option is available, allowing employees to save pre-tax dollars for medical expenses.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Life insurance and both short- and long-term disability coverage are part of the benefits package.

Job Details

Job Details:

We are on the hunt for a highly analytical and experienced Cost Accountant to join our dynamic team in the Manufacturing industry. As a Cost Accountant, you will be responsible for all cost accounting activities related to our manufacturing operations. Your primary focus will be to analyze our manufacturing processes, review and prepare necessary reports, and ensure the accuracy of our cost accounting system. This role is integral to our financial planning and decision-making processes. You will be working closely with various departments, including production, procurement, finance, and management, to improve financial performance and reduce costs.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, study, and collect data to determine costs of business activities such as raw material purchases, inventory, and labor.
• Analyze changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or services provided, to determine effects on costs.
• Analyze actual manufacturing costs and prepare periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
• Record cost information for use in controlling expenditures.
• Analyze audits of costs and prepare reports.
• Make estimates of new and proposed product costs.
• Provide management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services.
• Maintain Cost Accounting System.
• Assist in Month end close of the General Ledger.
• Conduct physical inventories and monitor the cycle count program.
• Reconcile finished goods inventories.
• Review and analyze inventory and margin reports, conduct research and perform analytical studies in regards to cost analyses and profitability.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification would be advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years of Cost Accounting in a Manufacturing Environment.
• Must have a strong Cost systems background and have excellent analytical skills; sound understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience working with engineering and manufacturing personnel on development and analysis of cost standards.
• Ability to accurately prepare daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office products, knowledge of ERP systems.
• Experience with Bill of Materials (BOM) is a must.
• Self-starter with the ability to streamline functions and passion to learn and grow.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization and with staff at remote locations essential.
• Ability to adapt to the evolving needs of the organization.
• Excellent problem-solving and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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