Cost Accountant

1 week ago

Elgin, IL, United States Manpower Group Inc. Full time

Jefferson Wells is partnering with one of our clients in the northwestern Chicago suburbs to identify Cost Accounting consultants for interim engagements starting immediately. The cost accountants will serve as a key liaison between plant operations and corporate finance, focusing on cost analysis, reporting, and process improvement.

Hourly pay: $45-70 W2 depending on level of experience

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as the primary finance contact for cost accounting matters across designated plant(s)

  • Analyze material and production cost variances

  • Maintain and update standard costs to ensure accurate financial reporting

  • Prepare monthly financial summaries comparing actuals to forecasts and prior year data

  • Conduct variance analyses to identify cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies

  • Provide input and support for the annual budgeting cycle, including standard cost updates

  • Assist with month-end close activities, including commodity pricing updates

  • Review and approve new item setups, including BOMs, routings, and cost structures

  • Support ad hoc financial projects and reporting requests from senior leadership

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment

  • Strong analytical and communication skills

  • Ability to work independently and collaborate cross-functionally

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Jefferson Wells is proud to offer the following benefits to our W2 consultants:*

  • Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

  • Dental Plan

  • Vision Plan

  • Health Savings Account

  • Health Flexible Spending Account

  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

  • Supplemental Life Insurance

  • Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

  • Business Travel Insurance

  • 401(k)

  • Eligibility requirements apply, including a minimum-hours-worked threshold

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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