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Cost Accountant

CFS

  • Vernon Hills, IL
  • Today
  • $80,000–$100,000 Per Year
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Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Ad Hoc Financial Modelingunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Best Practicesunmatched
  • Cost Accountingunmatched
  • Cost Analysisunmatched
  • Data Analysisunmatched
  • Decision Supportunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Managementunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
  • Industry/Trade Analysisunmatched
  • Inventory Cycle Countsunmatched
  • Inventory Managementunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Office Suitesunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Operations Managementunmatched
  • Operations Processesunmatched
  • Physical Inventoryunmatched
  • Product Costingunmatched
  • Profit & Lossunmatched
  • Team Buildingunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Trend Analysisunmatched

Description



Cost Accountant
Salary: $80,000–$100,000 + Bonus


A global manufacturing company is seeking a motivated Cost Accountant to join its growing finance team. This Cost Accountant opportunity is ideal for someone looking to make a meaningful impact while gaining exposure within a dynamic and expanding organization.


Why Join This Company as a Cost Accountant:



  • Highly respected, global, privately held organization

  • Strong opportunity to learn, grow, and expand your skill set

  • High-visibility role with exposure to leadership

  • Diverse and high-quality product portfolio

  • Competitive benefits package

  • Supportive leadership focused on building a strong team culture


Key Responsibilities of the Cost Accountant:



  • Support the Operations Finance Manager as a backup and key partner

  • Assist with month-end close, inventory valuation, and roll-forward analysis

  • Maintain inventory relief processes for subcomponents and finished goods

  • Conduct quarterly physical inventories and cycle counts, resolving discrepancies

  • Establish and update standard costs for manufactured products

  • Analyze cost accounting data to identify trends and improvement opportunities

  • Develop cost structures across labor, overhead, and operational processes

  • Provide strategic recommendations to improve cost efficiency and profitability

  • Stay current on industry trends, tools, and best practices

  • Assist with special projects and ad hoc financial analysis


Qualifications for the Cost Accountant:



  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

  • 2+ years of cost accounting experience

  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Office Suite

  • Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools

  • Solid understanding of GAAP and cost accounting principles

  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and support decision-making


This Cost Accountant role is a great fit for a detail-oriented professional looking to grow within a collaborative and innovative environment. If you’re seeking a high-impact Cost Accountant position with development opportunities and strong leadership support, this Cost Accountant opportunity could be the next step in your career.






Cost Accountant
Cost Accountant
Cost Accountant

Numbers & Facts

LocationVernon Hills, IL
IndustryFinancial Services
Salary$80,000–$100,000 Per Year
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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