Senior Cost Accountant

• HYBRID #twiceasnice Recruiting
• 4.4 Arlington Heights, IL Job Details Full-time $105,000
• $125,000 a year 4 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications VLOOKUP function Accounting systems Cost accounting analysis Standard costing Microsoft Excel ERP systems Microsoft Dynamics 365 Manufacturing facility experience Bachelor's degree Accounting experience within manufacturing industry Cost accounting Pivot tables Manufacturing company experience Excel data analysis Full Job Description [HYBRID]

Senior Cost Accountant Location:

Des Plaines, IL

• HYBRID (3 days onsite, 2 days WFH)

Salary:

$105,000

• $125,000 +

Full Benefits Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k,

PTO, Holidays Job Type:

Full Time Typical Hours:

Mon-Fri; Flexible (40 hrs./wk.); 2 days remote

Start Date:

ASAP Sponsorship is not available [HYBRID] Senior Cost Accountant Description Our client, a reputable US-based manufacturer, is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to join its finance team in Des Plaines, IL. This role is critical in ensuring the accuracy of inventory-related financial data, driving efficiency in inventory utilization, and supporting the integrity of monthly financial reporting. This is much more than a traditional accounting position. The company is seeking someone who understands the bigger picture—someone who can partner with Operations and Supply Chain, translate data into actionable business insights, and help drive cost reduction and margin improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and wants to play a key role in inventory optimization while supporting a fast-moving, growing finance organization. This is a rare opportunity to join a lean, low-red-tape environment that offers true autonomy, a strong work-life balance, and a clear pathway for career growth and promotion. [HYBRID] Senior Cost Accountant Responsibilities Analyze inventory trends by location Partner with Operations/Supply Chain to reduce carrying costs Build and maintain inventory KPIs and dashboards Support standard cost reviews, BOM analysis, and cycle counts Prepare journal entries for inventory, COGS, and accruals Reconcile inventory subledger to GL; resolve discrepancies Perform variance analysis (PPV, labor, overhead) with commentary for leadership Support monthly reporting packages and working capital insights Assist with budgeting/forecasting for inventory and production costs Identify cost reduction and margin improvement opportunities Drive close process efficiency through automation and standardization Support ERP integration and data accuracy initiatives Provide financial support for Lean/continuous improvement projects [HYBRID] Senior Cost Accountant Qualifications Bachelor's Degree required 3+ years of cost accounting experience required Manufacturing accounting industry experience required Strong knowledge of inventory accounting and standard costing/COGS required ERP system experience required; Dynamics 365 a bonus Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs) required About #twiceasnice Recruiting Across industries, roles, and North America, we help clients quickly attract top talent with custom-built searches. With the lowest fee in the industry, the longest guarantee, and commission-free senior recruiters

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Pay:

$105,000.00

• $125,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Please list the ERP systems that you've used. Are you able to create pivot tables and perform VLOOKUPs in MS Excel? This is a hybrid position requiring Tuesday-Thursday onsite in Des Plaines, IL. Are you comfortable with this schedule? What are your salary expectations? If you have a LinkedIn profile, please share the URL.

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

cost accounting: 3 years (Required) manufacturing accounting: 2 years (Required)

ERP:

2 years (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Arlington Heights, IL 60005