Cost Accountant Job at LaSalle Network, South Holland, IL

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  • LaSalle Network
  • South Holland, IL

Job Description

Our client, a leading food manufacturing company known for quality products and a strong commitment to innovation, is seeking a Cost Accountant to join their growing finance team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional with experience in manufacturing cost analysis and a passion for process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain and analyze standard costs for raw materials, packaging, and finished goods.

  • Prepare and review monthly cost reports and variance analyses to identify trends and improvement opportunities.

  • Partner with operations to monitor production efficiency, yield, and waste reporting.

  • Support month-end close by preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and inventory valuations.

  • Assist with annual budget preparation and periodic forecasting.

  • Conduct inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies.

  • Provide financial support for pricing, new product launches, and process changes.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

  • 2+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment (food manufacturing preferred).

  • Strong understanding of cost accounting principles, inventory control, and variance analysis.

  • Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems; experience with [ERP name] is a plus.

  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate findings to cross-functional teams.

Thanks,
Joey Anderson
LaSalle Network
Team Lead, Accounting & Finance Recruiting

#LI-AV6

Job Tags

Contract work, Temporary work,

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