Senior Cost Accountant

CFS

Lisle, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$93,000–$130,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Budgeting, Capital Analysis, Cost Accounting, Cost Analysis, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Financial Modeling, Forecasting, Inventory Costing, Inventory Management, Inventory Reports, Investment Analysis, Investment Capital, Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Cost, Manufacturing Operations, Operational Audit, Operational Support, Process Improvement, Product Costing, Profit & Loss Analysis, Return on Investment (ROI), Strategic Planning, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Lisle, IL
POSTED
3 days ago


Ready to deepen your expertise in cost accounting within a global manufacturing environment? This is a high-impact role where your analysis directly drives operational and financial performance.

Senior Cost Accountant


Salary: $93,000 – $130,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:


• High-impact role partnering directly with manufacturing and operations leadership
• Exposure to multi-site North American operations with global collaboration
• Opportunity to influence profitability through cost analysis and operational insights
• Join a financially stable, 100+ year organization with strong industry reputation
• Work in a people-first culture
• Gain hands-on experience with capital investment analysis and strategic initiatives
• Strong visibility to leadership with the ability to influence decision-making
• Opportunities to improve processes across costing, inventory, and reporting
• Competitive benefits starting day one, including 401(k) match and tuition reimbursement

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Cost Accountant:


• Analyze product costing, cost variances, and manufacturing expenses
• Partner with plant leadership to support operational and financial performance
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and monthly close processes
• Manage inventory accounting, valuation, and reporting
• Evaluate capital investments and perform ROI analysis

Qualifications for the Senior Cost Accountant:


• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• 5+ years of manufacturing finance or cost accounting experience
• Strong expertise in product costing, inventory accounting, and variance analysis
• ERP system experience with advanced Excel/financial modeling skills

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About the Company

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CFS

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.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/