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Senior Cost Accountant

The Bolton Group
Cary, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/4/2026

Senior Cost Accountant


Overview

The Senior Cost Accountant is responsible for managing manufacturing cost analysis, inventory valuation, and standard costing across multiple sites. This role supports month-end close, financial reporting, and cross-functional decision-making while helping improve cost accounting processes and systems.


Key Responsibilities

  • Execute month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and inventory reporting
  • Perform detailed variance analysis (materials, labor, and overhead) and support management reporting
  • Maintain and update standard costs, including cost rolls and BOM-related changes
  • Partner with operations, engineering, and supply chain to ensure accurate costing and inventory accuracy
  • Support physical inventory counts, cycle counts, and audit requests
  • Assist with acquisition integrations and ERP-related costing activities
  • Identify and drive process improvements in cost accounting and inventory management


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
  • 4 years of accounting experience, including 2 years in cost accounting
  • Manufacturing experience required
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Experience working with cross-functional operational teams


Compensation

  • $90,000 – $110,000 annually

Salary : $90,000 - $110,000

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