Cost Accountant in Champaign, Illinois at Clifford Jacob Forging Company

For nearly a century Clifford-Jacobs Forging has been a leader in their space providing quality services to the Mining, Gears, Aerospace, Energy, and Defense industries. We set the industry standard for quality, performance, craftsmanship, and customer service.

We’re currently looking for a Cost Accountant to join the team!

Why Join Us?

In addition to being part of a dynamic team, our full-time employees enjoy an impressive benefits package, including:

• No Cost Benefits: STD, LTD, Life/ADD
• Excellent Health, Dental, Vision
• 401(k)
• Vacation
• Paid Christmas Leave
• Paid Holidays

Salary

• $75,000 - $95,000 annually

General Description

• Responsible for inventory accounting, cost analysis, and manufacturing cost control activities. Supports the month-end close process, maintains inventory accuracy, analyzes production costs and variances, and assists with financial reporting, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. CPA, CMA, or progress toward professional certification preferred.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of inventory accounting, standard costing, and cost analysis preferred. Experience with ERP systems and physical inventory processes desired.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Perform inventory reconciliations and investigate inventory discrepancies.
• Review, analyze, and close production orders in the ERP system.
• Maintain and monitor inventory valuation and costing records.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, labor, material, and overhead variances.
• Review and maintain standard costs and recommend updates as necessary.
• Coordinate and assist with physical inventory counts and cycle count programs.
• Prepare inventory-related journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Partner with Production, Planning, and Logistics to ensure inventory accuracy and proper cost allocation.
• Monitor inventory transactions and identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reductions