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Cost Accountant

CFS
  • mundelein, IL
  • $110,000 Per Year
5 days ago
CFS

Job Description


Cost Accountant



Global, manufacturing company is looking to add a Cost Accountant to their growing finance team. Great opportunity for someone looking to make an impact with a growing, dynamic company.


Why work for our Client as a Cost Accountant:



  • Very well-respected, global, private company

  • Opportunity to learn and develop skill sets

  • High visibility

  • Quality and diverse products

  • Good benefits

  • Great leadership, building out a great team


Salary up to $110,000 depending on experience

Job Responsibilities of the Cost Accountant:



  • Support the Operations Finance Manager as an assistant/backup.

  • Assist with month-end closing, inventory evaluation, and roll-forward analysis.

  • Maintain the inventory relief process for subcomponents and high-level parts.

  • Conduct quarterly physical inventories and cycle counts, resolving any variances.

  • Set up and update standard costs for manufactured goods.

  • Analyze cost accounting data to identify areas for improvement.

  • Establish cost structures for business processes, including labor, administration, and shipping.

  • Provide strategic recommendations to leadership to enhance cost efficiency and maximize profit.

  • Stay updated on industry trends and best practices.

  • Handle special projects and administrative tasks as needed.


Experience Preferred of the Cost Accountant:



  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

  • 2+ years of experience in cost accounting.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.

  • Strong knowledge of financial reporting software and ERP systems.

  • Understanding of GAAP and Cost Accounting Standards.

  • Ability to analyze and interpret data to support business decisions.

  • Tech Savvy

Numbers & Facts

Locationmundelein, IL
IndustryFinancial Services
Company Size500 to 999 employees
Year Founded1994
Websitehttp://www.cfstaffing.com/

About Company

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

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Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Accounting Standards and Regulationsunmatched
  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Best Practicesunmatched
  • Business Processesunmatched
  • Business Supportunmatched
  • Cost Accountingunmatched
  • Cost Analysisunmatched
  • Data Analysisunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Finance Softwareunmatched
  • Financial Managementunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
  • Industry/Trade Analysisunmatched
  • Inventory Cycle Countsunmatched
  • Inventory Managementunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Operations Managementunmatched
  • Physical Inventoryunmatched

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