37482 | Interim Senior Cost Accountant

Added - 08/04/25

37482 | Interim Senior Cost Accountant

Accounting/Finance

Oak Brook, Illinois | Contract

Job Description

A manufacturing client of ours in the west suburbs of Chicago (near Oak Brook) is seeking an interim Senior Cost Accountant (Hybrid work model - 3 days in office).
Standard cost accounting and at least 3 years of manufacturing experience required.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the cost accounting function by developing, refining and documenting the cost accounting process in collaboration with the Operational Accounting team.
• Develop and own product costing methodologies, including labor and overhead rates, and ensure they are applied correctly and consistently.
• Analyze inventory movement and valuation and provide information and recommendations on financial impacts related to changes in inventory
• Identify opportunities to streamline cost accounting processes and improve the efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Support budgeting and forecasting process by providing and validating accuracy of cost data
• Build estimates of new and proposed product costs and integrate with product pricing estimating process.
• Oversee month-end close related to production costing and inventory including the review of journal entries and focus on balance sheet reconciliations.
• Comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for financial statements.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or related field (required)
• 3 years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing environment with strong understanding of manufacturing process, inventory and cost methodology (required).
• Experience developing and implementing standard costs (required).
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and critical thinking skills.
• Comfortable collaborating and communicating with operators across all levels of the organization with focus on building and fostering relationships.
• In depth understanding of P&L and standard financial statements.
• Experience in developing labor and overhead standards.
• Meticulous attention to detail with superb organizational skills.
• Ability to create and analyze data to help the business make decisions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in ERP with strong ability to navigate subledger activity, reporting and other queries.
• Self-motivated and demonstrates initiative and strong work ethic.

If you, or someone you know, is interested please apply today!
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