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
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