Cost Accountant

Jefferson Wells

  • Marengo, IL
  • $45.00 per hour
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Job Posting: Long-Term Accounting Consultant (Hybrid – Marengo, IL)
Company: Jefferson Wells
Location: Marengo, IL (Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week)
Rate: $45/hr. + W2 (Negotiable depending on experience)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 thresholdJefferson Wells is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Cost Accounting Consultant for a long-term engagement (up to 2 yrs) with a manufacturing client located in Marengo, IL. This hybrid role offers a dynamic opportunity to contribute to both cost and general accounting functions in a collaborative team environment.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesCost Accounting
  • Record all production-related costs including direct materials, labor, and overhead.
  • Assist with annual standard cost updates and analysis.
  • Support readiness controls and activation of standard costs for new items.
  • Contribute to cost roll-ups for quoting purposes.
  • Collaborate with Operations to resolve cost data accuracy issues.
  • Calculate unit costs for finished goods.
  • Analyze variances between standard and actual costs.
  • Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies (e.g., BOM errors, negative inventory).
General Accounting
  • Perform reconciliations for general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies.
  • Prepare monthly journal entries and support month-end close processes.
  • Analyze financial data and provide variance analysis with actionable insights.
  • Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting.
  • Perform additional general accounting duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in general and cost accounting from a manufacturing setting.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Detail-oriented, self-directed, and highly motivated with strong problem-solving and multitasking abilities.
Technical Skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
  • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX or similar accounting software preferred.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to work independently with large data sets.

Jefferson Wells