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Cost Accountant Jobs in Illinois

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Hinsdale, IL4 days ago

$80,000–$115,000 Per Year

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Chicago, IL4 days ago

$90,000–$120,000 Per Year

With a strong commitment to addressing the growing need for accessible housing, we partner with public and private stakeholders to deliver impactful, long-term residential projects that strengthen communities and improve lives. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.

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Elmhurst, ILToday

$70,000–$85,000 Per Year

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Lombard, IL15 days ago

$38–$38 Per Hour

This Position Is Responsible for the timely and accurate close of the monthly general ledger, Supporting the completion of annual statements and regulatory filings, partnering with the business on budget and expense management, and following proper audit procedures and controls. Partner with business leaders on budget and expense management through oversight of the annual budget process, regular reforecasting, ensuring proper cost allocations, and conducting expense analysis.

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Chicago, IL4 days ago

$120,000–$150,000 Per Year

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Chicago, IL4 days ago

Remote

$110,000–$250,000 Per Year

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Broadview, ILToday

$95,000–$95,000 Per Year

The successful candidate will enjoy the rare opportunity to occupy a key plant-level leadership position, driving the development of necessary processes and ultimately stepping into a Controller-level role. This role opens due to our ongoing transition and modernization phase, reflecting a shift from basic QuickBooks to a comprehensive QuickBooks Enterprise system and planning for a long-term ERP implementation.

Elgin, IL30+ days ago

$90,000–$128,000
Full-time

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Springfield, IL30+ days ago

$60,000–$80,000

Diversified Services is seeking a Cost Accountant who will be responsible for auditing and analyzing ongoing projects with county or state agencies. 2. Participate in State agencies meeting and internal staff meetings.

Chicago, IL30+ days ago

$80,000–$120,000 Per Year

Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. The total rewards package also includes a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business and, depending on the role, may include eligibility for restricted stock unit awards and participation in a discretionary bonus program.

Elgin, IL30+ days ago

$90,000–$128,000
Full-time

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Chicago, IL30+ days ago

$73,000–$90,000 Per Year

Sterling Engineering is partnering with a stable, employee-owned manufacturing company to hire a Cost Accountant to support their Finance and Accounting team. This role will work closely with production operations, providing financial insight, cost analysis, and inventory support to drive business decisions.

Lansing, Illinois30+ days ago

$61,205–$85,688 Per Year

Responsibilities: POSITION SUMMARY: The Cost Accountant is responsible for the preparation and analysis of accounting reports related to manufacturing processing at the Lansing facility, shell egg reconciliation, including shrink, production efficiencies and downtime. Business Unit Overview: Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products.

Chicago, IL30+ days ago

Collaborating with operations and engineering teams to ensure accurate costing and support new product development. Gathering and analyzing data to determine costs of business activities such as raw material purchases, inventory, and labor.

Chicago, IL30+ days ago

$55,000–$74,000

The Senior Accountant will work closely with the Chief Financial Officer and play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, strengthening internal controls, and supporting organizational planning and audits. This is a senior-level accounting role supporting a nonprofit organization with complex financial operations, multiple funding sources, and strict compliance requirements.

Champaign, Illinois25 days ago

$33.72–$58 Per Hour

Coordination of the federal and state income tax return preparation process including the annual 990 form for nonprofit organizations, accounting department resource for education and support, collaboration with consultants related to federal and state income tax return, exempt organization return (990) and business income tax return (990T), monitoring and review of 990 inputs and coordination of audits as necessary Review, validate and if necessary correct incoming financial data to ensure its integrity for accurate financial reporting. Preparation of monthly financial and operating statements for assigned Strategic Business Unit (SBU) including budget variance analysis, reconciliations, analytical review, coordination of audit activities, collaboration with administrators, assistance with annual budget development and 990 schedules, as applicable.

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Champaign, Illinois4 days ago

$33.72–$58 Per Hour

Coordination of the federal and state income tax return preparation process including the annual 990 form for nonprofit organizations, accounting department resource for education and support, collaboration with consultants related to federal and state income tax return, exempt organization return (990) and business income tax return (990T), monitoring and review of 990 inputs and coordination of audits as necessaryReview, validate and if necessary correct incoming financial data to ensure its integrity for accurate financial reporting. Preparation of monthly financial and operating statements for assigned Strategic Business Unit (SBU) including budget variance analysis, reconciliations, analytical review, coordination of audit activities, collaboration with administrators, assistance with annual budget development and 990 schedules, as applicable.

Wheeling, IL30+ days ago

$77,000–$120,000

The Senior Staff Accountant will be responsible for managing core accounting functions, ensuring compliance with GAAP, overseeing month-end and year-end closes, and providing financial insights that support strategic decision-making. For more than 75 years, Abbott Interfast has proudly served customers across the USA and globally, manufacturing and distributing high-quality fasteners, locknuts, knobs, and cold-headed products from our 100,000 sq.

Elk Grove Village, IL30+ days ago

$70,000–$90,000
Full-time

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Chicago, Illinois23 days ago

$80,000–$110,000 Per Year

Stern Architects, with adjacent park by Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates; Fulton Market’s 900 Randolph, the first high-rise in Chicago co-built by a Black-owned general contractor; luxury rental towers 500 Lake Shore Drive and OneEleven; Lathrop, an ongoing restoration and redevelopment of the historic Julia C. Lathrop Homes into a mixed-income community; 400 Lake Shore Drive, two residential towers situated where the river meets the lake in Chicago, and Roosevelt Square, an innovative 120-acre multi-phase development on Chicago’s west side.

Chicago, Illinois15 days ago

$70,000–$95,000 Per Year

With a history dating back to 1900, Great Dane has established itself as a transportation solutions leader of today – delivering innovative products and exceptional services that help our customers and employees succeed. This role partners closely with plant leadership, operations, engineering, and supply chain to ensure accurate product costing, margin analysis, and financial visibility across the business.

Mount Prospect, IL30+ days ago

Full-time

Sales and technical service is available either through local Lapmaster Sales Representative or through our main Sales and Technical Services Centers located in Mount Prospect, IL, Plymouth, UK, Chennai, India, Tokyo, Japan and Shenyang, China. Our customers include small, mid-sized and Fortune 100 companies in a variety of industries including Automotive, Aerospace, Semiconductor, Electronics, Bearings, Optics/Electro-optics, Pumps, Valves, Compressors, and Medical Devices.

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Chicago, Illinois4 days ago

$80,000–$95,000 Per Year

At HRP Group, accounting is more than balancing numbers—it’s helping transform underutilized industrial properties into vibrant, thriving spaces that strengthen local communities. As a key member of the accounting team, you’ll help ensure the financial success of large-scale redevelopment initiatives.

Oakbrook, Illinois19 days ago

$88,000–$120,000 Per Year

This role focuses on inventory management, including proper accounting for goods receipts, transfers, and adjustments, ensuring alignment with GAAP, and reconciliation of inventory data between Oracle GL and IBS (AS400) systems. Oversee the inventory accounting process, ensuring accurate valuation of inventory and management of costing methodologies (e.g., FIFO, LIFO, or weighted average) in accordance with GAAP and company policies.

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Lemont, Illinois4 days ago

You will be responsible for preparing monthly financial statements, performing detailed account reconciliations, managing fixed asset records, and contributing to financial modeling and analysis across multiple entities. Assist finance staff as requested in the preparation of audit work papers, cost report work papers, budget, and other projects and analysis as assigned.

Chicago, IL30+ days ago

$75,000–$100,000 Per Year

With $8.1 billion in revenue for 2025, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for mission critical, industrial, life sciences, power & energy, aviation, commercial, institutional, residential and sports & entertainment related building projects. Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations.

Elk Grove Village, IL30+ days ago

$80,000–$95,000
Full-time

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Lake Forest, IL30+ days ago

$70,000–$80,000 Per Year

Empowered Staffing is partnered with a national provider of dining, environmental, and facilities management services supporting senior living and healthcare communities across the U.S. Our client is committed to long-term partnerships and operational excellence, serving hundreds of facilities nationwide. This position offers a unique blend of structured month-end responsibilities and ad hoc, project-based work, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both consistency and problem-solving.

Chicago, IL30+ days ago

$70,000–$100,000 Per Year

If you are an experienced Property Accountant with strong Real Estate or Property Management industry experience, we encourage you to apply today. This role partners closely with property management to ensure accurate, timely financials.

Chicago, IL25 days ago

The candidate will collect daily production data from the manufacturing floor, organize and record production and material usage by SKU, line, and shift. This role focuses on cost accounting and high-volume data entry within SAP and Excel-based systems.

Chicago, Illinois30+ days ago

$83,200–$105,000 Per Year

Gilbane is seeking a Senior Accountant that is a mid-level professional capable of fulfilling the project accounting and project financial forecasting requirements of multiple mid-sized and/or large projects, including day-to-day interface with project management, client and subcontractor personnel. Acts inclusively by ensuring that actions and behaviors are respectful, shows empathy and treats others with dignity; leverages capabilities and insights of individuals with diverse perspectives, abilities, and motivation.

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Chicago, IL5 days ago

You'll personally handle the most complex transactions (capital equipment invoicing, Letters of Credit, multicurrency wires, bank reconciliation, and month-end close) while directing the workflow of a two-person team. This is the senior operational accounting role at MPE - responsible for owning day-to-day financial operations end to end.

Champaign, IL30+ days ago

$67,728–$84,230 Per Year

As the Accountant you will be responsible for assisting the Chief Financial Officer in planning and managing all phases of financial activities to include auditing, budgeting, cost reporting, billing, collections, accounts payable, cash receipts, pension plan accounting, grant management, contractual compliance and monitoring, financial reporting and presentations. Assists the CFO in developing and maintaining budgeting systems that provide control of expenditures to include individual programs and consolidated budgets.

Rockford, IL30+ days ago

$60,000–$84,067 Per Year

Work with the Finance Director, Grants Accounting Manager, and other Grants Accountants to understand and document the unique features of grants which require special reporting. Among other duties as assigned, the Grants Accountant will: Be responsible for setting up and implementing processes to manage, track, and report the staff time and cost allocation to Prairie State grants and offices.

Chicago, IL24 days ago

Column Technical Services is seeking a skilled Staff Accountant who's ready to take ownership of federal grant accounting and play a key role in ensuring the integrity of the federally funded programs within a reputable Chicago based nonprofit. The Staff Accountant is responsible for ensuring accurate tracking of grant activity, adherence to Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), and timely submission of financial reports and drawdown requests.

Peoria, IL30+ days ago

$85,486–$124,595 Per Year

This approach rises from and is supported by our talented, ethical and smart team of employee owners united around a single purpose: to work alongside our customers and partners when they need us, in unexpected ways, with exceptional results. This role is responsible for the preparation of consolidated financial statements and external reporting documents, and supports the maintenance of US GAAP accounting policies, including research and implementation of new US GAAP and SEC accounting guidance.

Chicago, IL30+ days ago

$52,350–$81,080 Per Year

The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Sargent & Lundy is currently seeking a Project Accountant to work on project setup, billing, and accounts receivable activities.

Gurnee, IL30+ days ago

$65,000–$70,000 Per Year

William A. Randolph, Inc., a reputable general contractor based in Gurnee, IL, is seeking a Junior Accountant to work directly with the Project Accountant to work on our project accounting activities. Strong proficiency in MS Office, especially in Outlook, Excel, and Word, for effective communication and data management.

Downers Grove, IL30+ days ago

Investigate and report on work order variances (materials, labor, and overhead), providing actionable insights into production inefficiencies and partnering with operations to implement corrective measures. Prepare and present monthly and quarterly KPI reports—covering production efficiency, cost performance, and other operational metrics—to the leadership team.

Alton, IL11 days ago

Full-time

Maintain spreadsheet tracking reports for ICF Residents’ cost of care, bed holds, work credits and day service billing to process invoicing and payments between funding agencies and internal and external service providers. Residential Home Audits: Audit the checking accounts, saving accounts and cash on hand for applicable Residents along with Residential Options’ petty cash balances for 3-5 group homes quarterly.

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OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL1 day ago

We are a Fortune 200 company, 20,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10.7 million customers at six energy companies -- Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco). Project Cost Analysts and prepare monthly project accruals and journal entries for project manager review and submittal to Finance department before submittal to Finance group, reporting variances and issues to both the project management and project controls leadership.

Chicago, Illinois30+ days ago

$70,000–$80,000 Per Year

This role is responsible for assisting the Director of Accounting/CFO/Controller with various accounting functions (primarily job cost & billing, AIA G702/G703 and waivers). Additionally, this role communicates directly with the Project Managers to ensure the appropriate approvals have been received for all transactions.

Peoria, IL30+ days ago

$85,486–$124,595 Per Year

This approach rises from and is supported by our talented, ethical and smart team of employee owners united around a single purpose: to work alongside our customers and partners when they need us, in unexpected ways, with exceptional results. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain the best employee talent from diverse backgrounds while promoting an environment where all viewpoints are valued and individuals feel respected, are treated fairly, and have an opportunity to excel in their chosen careers.

Chicago, IL28 days ago

You will be working to identify trends and also do journal entries and assist with month end closing. We have a client that is seeking an Accountant with 1-5 years experience dealing with costs and project costing.

Marion, IL30+ days ago

Proficient in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook). Prepare and maintain financial records, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll.

Chicago, IL30+ days ago

Full-time

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world's most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. Knowledge of the context in which trading activity occurs (i.e., favorable and unfavorable effects of various transactions on asset prices, etc.), acquired through work experience, to execute trades with minimal market impact.

Chicago, IL23 days ago

Conduct “positive pay” reviews of daily disbursement file provided by bank such as uploading, reviewing, and approving positive pay exceptions, as requested. Research and resolve any issues that pertain to court cost check processing such as lost checks, returned checks by the bank due to various errors etc.

Lombard, IL15 days ago

Contractor

Required Job Qualifications: Bachelor degree and 2 years of accounting experience or 6 years of accounting experience Knowledge of GAAP or STAT accounting principles Financial analysis skills Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills Independent judgment and problem resolution skills Organizational and analytical skills Attention to detail Math aptitude Customer service skills Effective teamwork skills PC Proficiency to include Word, Excel, and Powerpoint Job Profile Summary This Position Is Responsible For The Timely And Accurate Close Of The Monthly General Ledger, Supporting The Completion Of Annual Statements And Regulatory Filings, Partnering With The Business On Budget And Expense Management, And Following Proper Audit Procedures And Controls.

Chicago, Illinois30+ days ago

$24–$26 Per Hour

Perform accounting, clerical and analytical tasks related to the efficient bookkeeping maintenance and processing of accounts payable / account receivable transactions—process Payroll Bi-Weekly. · Performs accounts payable functions, maintaining AP and Cash Disbursement journal.

Chicago, IL30+ days ago

Full-time

The OMD student support model is rooted in evaluation and evidence: A randomized controlled trial conducted with the University of Chicago Inclusive Economy Lab shows that OMD scholars are 70% more likely to enroll, 94% more likely to persist, 73% more likely to earn a degree. The Staff Accountant plays a key role in maintaining strong internal controls, supporting the Development‑to‑Finance revenue pipeline, and helping advance OMD’s implementation of financial systems such as Ramp and Sage Intacct.

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