Cost Accountant

• Join a fast paced and growing manufacturing team • Boost your resume with an industry leading player About Our Client The hiring company is a well-established, mid-sized organization in the business services industry. They are known for their commitment to excellence and providing tailored solutions to their clients. Job Description Job Title: Cost Accountant - Manufacturing Location: Chicago land Area, IL (Hybrid) Employment Type: Long-Term Contract About Us: We are a leading manufacturing company in the Chicago land area committed to operational excellence and innovation. Our team is driven by collaboration, accuracy, and continuous improvement, and we're looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our finance department on a long-term contract basis to support manufacturing cost control and analysis. Job Summary: As a Cost Accountant, you will play a critical role in tracking, analyzing, and reporting manufacturing costs. You will work closely with production, procurement, and finance teams to ensure accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and budget adherence. Your insights will support management decision-making and continuous cost optimization. Key Responsibilities: • Calculate and analyze the costs of raw materials, labor, and overhead to determine product costs. • Maintain and update standard costing systems and variance analysis. • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual cost reports and reconcile cost accounting data. • Collaborate with production and procurement teams to investigate cost variances and identify opportunities for cost savings. • Support inventory valuation and periodic physical inventory counts. • Assist in budgeting and forecasting related to manufacturing costs. • Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards. • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing and finance processes. • Support month-end and year-end close activities related to cost accounting. Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. • 3+ years of cost accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing. • Strong understanding of cost accounting principles, standard costing, and inventory management. • Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and advanced Excel skills. • Excellent analytical Michael Page 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. 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. The Successful Applicant A successful Cost Accountant should have: • A strong background in accounting or finance, preferably in the business services industry. • Proficiency in cost accounting principles and practices. • Excellent analytically and problem-solving skills. • Experience with accounting software and tools. • The ability to work independently and meet deadlines. • Strong communication and collaboration skills What's on Offer • Competitive hourly pay, ranging from $32.40 to $39.60, based on experience. • Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. • Opportunity to work with a respected organization in the business services industry. • Temporary position offering valuable experience in cost accounting. • Supportive and professional work environment in the Chicago land area. If you are a skilled Cost Accountant ready to take on this exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply today! Apply tot his job