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Creative Financial Staffing

Creative Financial Staffing | Cost Accountant IL | chicago, il

Creative Financial Staffing, Chicago, Illinois, United States,


Our Client is looking for a talented Accountant with a strong manufacturing background. They are publicly traded and a leader in their industry. The ideal candidate is someone who is very technically sound and looking for an opportunity to make a strong business impact in their next role. Salary: $80,000 - $110,000

Requirements

5+ Years of Accounting experience (either in manufacturing, with manufacturing clients or a mix of both)

Strong understanding of cost accounting systems and the BOM process

ERP software experience is required

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Training

Continuous cost accounting training and education is required.

Responsibilities

The Inventory & Cost Accountant monitors daily BOM transactions through the ERP system

This person ensures the accuracy of bills of materials, inventory accounts, and excess/obsolescence reserve

At year-end, this person leads the inventory physical count and revaluation processes

Manage daily cost accounting transactions within a manufacturing environment and maintain ERP system data integrity

Ensure all inventory transactions are accounted for accurately and timely in accordance with GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley internal control requirements

Manage, reconcile, and facilitate the month-end accounting close. Ensure the accuracy of monthly reports and improve efficiencies in the close process

Ensure accuracy and integrity of bills of materials and routings

Interface with operations team to define key metrics. Report monthly operational scorecard of key metrics relative to Total Quality Management. Discuss areas of exposure and provide recommendations

Coordinate, perform, and evaluate annual physical inventory, cost revaluation, and cost accounting financial audit

Evaluate, develop, and implement process improvements in ERP system, work order processing, RMA and specialty product builds

Provide functional support for strategic initiatives within the Supply Chain organization

Manage the documentation and maintenance of general and cost accounting processes and internal controls

Develop and manage cycle count program in accordance with defined guidelines

Assist with the development of the annual budget

Salary Range - $85,000 - $110,000 #LI-MC1