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Creative Financial Staffing
Cost Accountant
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A Cost Accountant analyzes the cost of company products or services, determines factors affecting costs, and makes recommendations for managing costs. Analyzes financial processes within a company or organization and develops internal cost reporting and accounting systems.
$80,049 / year median in Illinois
-6% projected decline
Job Description
Cost Accountant Carol Stream, IL $80,000 — $100,000 Posted 2 weeks ago Carol Stream, IL 60188, USA Cost Accountant Step into a high-impact cost accounting role where your expertise directly influences profitability and operational strategy. This is a great opportunity to grow within a company that truly invests in its people.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
- Opportunity to take ownership and shape the role as the business evolves
- Work closely with experienced leadership in a respected packaging company
- Long-tenured team with strong employee satisfaction and retention
- Exposure to key business drivers including margins, inventory, and capital projects
- Opportunity to contribute to system implementations and process improvements Key Responsibilities for the
Cost Accountant:
- Support month-end close and cost-related financial reporting
- Analyze gross margins, inventory valuation, and product costing
- Assist with capital project analysis and cost savings initiatives
- Prepare and analyze KPIs related to production and profitability
- Support audits and year-end physical inventory processes
- Assist with implementation of new reporting systems Qualifications for the
Cost Accountant:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- 1-5 years of cost accounting experience
- Experience with Amtech/Imaginera (required)
- Strong understanding of inventory costing and financial analysis #