Cost Accountant / Analyst - Tatum Executive Services

job summary:

WHAT'S THE SIZZLE?!!!

Our client may be one of the largest manufacturers you never have heard of, but they are a $2B a year company with 9,000 employees, 60+ plants and have locations in 14 countries. The Cost Accountant / Analyst will support our Schaumburg, IL location.

Overview:

The Cost Accountant/ Analyst is responsible for executing the Company's financial plans and policies, its accounting practices, the maintenance of its fiscal records, and the preparation of financial reports. The position involves general accounting, capital expenditures, assisting internal & external auditors, cost accounting, account reconciliations, and budgetary controls. Reports to the Plant Controller.

 
location: Schaumburg, Illinois
job type: Permanent
salary: $85,000 - 110,000 per year
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelor's degree
experience: 5 Years
 
responsibilities:

• Development of new product standard costs and updating existing costs as required under GAAP and senior management.
• Assist Plant Controller in product costing methodologies, including labor and overhead rates, and assure they are accurate and applied on a consistent basis.
• Responsible for the preparation of manufacturing variances on a weekly basis, assisting the controller, plant manager and supervisors in providing additional support when needed.
• Inventory roll forward and inventory reconciliations monthly, provide support to manufacturing.
• Prepare reporting for inventory write off, assist in SLOB reporting and review.
• Provide reports, analysis and system support of the cycle count inventory process.
• Provide on-site support and review of the annual physical inventory for the plant and work with outside auditors during year-end audit.
• Accounting function backup in various areas of department.
• Execute the month-end and year-end closing process. Must adhere scheduled timeline to meet monthly and annual deadlines. Enter Manual Journal entries, prepare various analysis and reconciliations.
• Identify Cost Savings Opportunities associated with plant operations.

 
qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required.
• 5 or more years of hands-on cost accounting / cost analytical experience in a manufacturing environment, which includes variance calculations, PPV and LCM analysis and Inventory reconciliations.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting.
• Must possess excellent organizational, communication and presentation skill sets.
• Ability to excel in a small group that works very closely together
• Must have high proficiency in Excel capabilities, knowledge of Word & PowerPoint, and integrated accountings system.

We offer a full complement of valuable Health, Wellness, and Welfare benefits which include:

• PTO & 8 Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Life and Disability.
• 401(k) and Match with no Vesting Period.
• Wellness Program including EAP.
• Pay for Performance philosophy.
• Medical benefits are effective on the first day of the month after being hired

Salary Range of $85,000 to $110,000 DOE

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity apply here or email me directly at doug.wearley@tatum-us.com

 
skills: Analysis, $2 billion+

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.