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.
Carol Stream, IL Job Details Full-time $65,000 - $75,000 a year 19 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health savings account Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Bachelor's degree Computer skills Data analysis software Full Job Description Unlock your potential with Prinova We are Prinova, a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions, and trusted by the world's best-known food, beverage, and nutrition brands. Part of the NAGASE Group, our expertise lies in Ingredient Distribution, Manufacturing Solutions, and Customized Services. Our global network of colleagues, located in offices and manufacturing facilities around the world, deliver sustainable value-added solutions to our customers. We are recognized for our deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and bold innovation, which have earned us a strong reputation as a trusted industry leader. Wherever your career is headed, you'll find direction, opportunity, and belonging with us. Jr.
Cost Accountant Department:
General & Admin, Solutions Location:
Carol Stream, IL Type:
Full-time Summary:
Financial support role for the manufacturing business at Prinova, supporting Solutions & Particle Technologies. This role works closely with the business unit Operations Leadership, Finance, and CI to improve operations and profitability. Role reports directly to the Cost Accounting Manager. In this role, you'll have full ownership of the Production Work Order, from its standard rates to the collection of operational data, reporting of results, and recommending updates to the standards. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Under the guidance of the Cost Accounting Manager, lead the analysis and completion of the Production Work Order from data collection to reporting Analyze and compare Production Work Orders Actual v. Standard Report on Work Order results and variances at completion, and approve for closing Partner with Operations to collect production data pertaining to each Work Order Validate routings with actual data and report on routing discrepancies Develop and maintain cost-related trend reports by work center group and product categories Report material usage variances and scrap for each work order Report on material price variances on PO's and Receipts Reconcile the WIP account Other duties may be assigned
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required Education and/or
Experience:
Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance from a 4-year college or university plus 2 to 3 years of related experience.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Cost Accounting experience, preferred Manufacturing environment experience, preferred JD Edwards or other ERP software experience, preferred Proficient in Excel and other report-generating software
