What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Cost Accountant position at Michael Page?
My team and I are working with a global manufacturing business to assist them in recruiting a Senior Cost Accountant for their state of the art manufacturing facility in the South West Suburbs of Chicago.
Client Details
With revenue close to a billion dollars and a world wide presence, the business is well known for reinvesting in the business by building cutting edge manufacturing facilities, including the one where this position will be situated. Known for being very competitive with pay, benefits and bonuses, this is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Cost Accountant who is looking for more exposure and upward mobility.
Description
You will be responsible for -
- Prepare monthly journal entries manually or by initiating electronic creation through our software program
- Review JEs carefully for anomalies and other inconsistencies
- Prepare monthly and quarterly accounting reports for submission to management
- Conduct inventory reserve analysis on a quarterly basis and generate reports for senior management
- Assist the Staff Accountant with suggesting changes to policies or procedures to increase cash flow
- Review rates of depreciation, labor and overhead and suggest policy changes to improve numbers
- Classify costs accurately
- Generate PPV reports and analyze findings
- Establish standard costs and update them as appropriate
- Maintain and review the general ledger and reconcile balance sheets
- Analyze costs of raw materials and other supplies and create cost-benefit analyses for changing vendors
Profile
You will possess -
- An accountancy related degree
- 5 years in a cost accounting role
- Excellent excel skills
- Ability to business partner across several departments
Job Offer
- Salary of $100,000- $120,000 depending on experience
- 401k match
- 15% bonus
- Medical benefits including PPO / HMO options for you and your family
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
Salary : $100,000 - $120,000
