A manufacturing client of ours in the north suburbs of Chicago (near Northbrook) is seeking an interim Senior Cost Accountant (Hybrid to start with eventual 100% remote work model).
Cost accounting, SAP or Oracle ERP, and at least 5 years of manufacturing experience required.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Financial Close Process
- Review, analysis and journal preparation
- Entry and reconciliation of production costs
- Processing of product costing
- Finished Goods Inventory Reconciliation
- Reconciliation and tracking of finished goods.
- Local Key Performance Indicators
- Cost analysis and reporting
- Variance Analysis
- Monthly Plant Cost Variance Analysis
- Assists with the close of AFE’s to fixed assets accurately and on a timely basis.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting of Finance required
- Cost accounting experience required
- Minimum 5 years manufacturing experience in a corporate setting required
- SAP or Oracle experience required
- CPA preferred
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work well with all levels of employees
- Comfortable working in a plant setting
If you, or someone you know, is interested please apply today!
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