About this opportunity
MSI Express lists this Senior Cost Accountant (St Charles) opportunity in st charles, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
ROLE PURPOSE/ POSITION SUMMARY
Provide support to the business operations team on cost drivers of the business. Oversee and analyze cost expenditures and purchases.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan, study, and collect data to determine costs of business activities such as inventory, raw material purchases, labor, and overhead.
PPV (Purchase Price Variance) analysis and reporting.
Margin analysis on material revenue vs material costs, including yield/scrap loss analysis.
Assist in month-end close of the general ledger, including preparing and posting journal entries.
General ledger account reconciliations.
Reconcile inventories and analyze periodic changes to balances.
Assist with external and internal audits.
Continuous improvement of cost accounting functions and processes.
Various ad hoc reporting and analysis.Other duties which may be assigned by your manager
QUALIFICATIONS/ CAPABILITY PROFILE
Minimum Education
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Minimum Experience
Minimum of 5-7 years of cost accounting or financial analysis
Experience in a manufacturing environment, CPG a plus
Minimum Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities
Excellent analytical skills and sound understanding of accounting principles
High proficiency in Excel, including v-lookups and pivot tables
ERP system experience, prior usage of Microsoft D365 a plus
Experience with Nulogy WMS/MRP software a plus
Experience developing and analyzing standards costs
Ability to effectively communicate results and issues to various audiences
Ability to function in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Naturally inquisitive and proactive mentality
Apply today and join our rapidly growing team!
- Inc. 5000 #124 fastest growing company in the Midwest. (2025)
- Inc. 5000 #10 fastest growing company in the Midwest. (2022)
- Inc. 5000 #165 fastest growing company in the Midwest. (2021)
- Inc. 5000 #1,085 fastest growing company in the USA. (2023)
- Inc. 5000 #622 fastest growing company in the USA. (2022)
- Inc. 5000 #479 fastest growing company in the USA. (2021)
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