Sterling Engineering ยท 3 hours ago
Cost Accountant
Addison, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $80K/yr
3+ years expSterling Engineering is seeking a Cost Accountant with experience in a manufacturing environment to support cost accounting, reporting, and operational decision-making. This role focuses on analyzing production costs, yields, and variances to ensure accurate financial reporting and improved manufacturing efficiency.
ConsultingInformation Technology
Hiring Manager
Alicia Alexander
Responsibilities
Maintain and analyze standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead
Track, calculate, and analyze production yields, scrap, and process losses
Perform cost and variance analysis and partner with operations to explain results
Support month-end close activities, including inventory valuation and cost-related journal entries
Maintain accurate BOMs, routings, and costing data within the ERP system
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and margin analysis
Support audits and ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards
Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to drive cost transparency
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
3+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of manufacturing yields, scrap, and efficiency metrics
Experience with standard costing and variance analysis
Proficiency with ERP systems and strong Excel skills
Ability to communicate financial information to operational teams
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k
Company
Sterling Engineering
Sterling Engineering is an engineering company providing technical recruitment and engineering project services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dolores Connolly
CEO
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