Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant (Hybrid) – Hoffman Estates, IL

$75,000 - $90,000 Annually, Plus Comprehensive Benefits!

Corporate Resources, representing a client in Hoffman Estates, IL, is actively seeking a skilled Cost Accountant for a hybrid position.

This exciting opportunity offers the potential for career growth and advancement in a dynamic environment. The Cost Accountant will play a key role in ensuring accurate product costing to support quoting, cost analysis, and inventory valuation processes.

Three days in office – Two days work from home

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to prepare and analyze costs for new business opportunities, process changes, or material cost updates.
• Manage the annual cost rollup process, explaining variances from the prior year.
• Analyze work order variances and work closely with manufacturing to address discrepancies.
• Oversee month-end duties including inventory valuation, obsolescence calculation, scrap review, and variance investigation to support the financial close.
• Assist the Controller in various projects related to costing, cost savings, cost analysis, and financial studies.
• Handle financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual closing procedures, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Prepare the annual budget and periodic forecasts.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in manufacturing cost accounting.
• Strong analytical, prioritization, and communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

Benefits Include:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance (including dental and vision)
• 401(k) with generous company match
• 16 days of PTO and 12 paid holidays

If you're a motivated professional seeking an opportunity to grow in a thriving business, apply today!