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Cost Accountant

CFS

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • $100,000–$120,000 Per Year

Highlights

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA options, and domestic partner coverage. • Support inventory valuation, WIP accounting, monthly close, and financial reporting activities.
CFS

Numbers & Facts

LocationChicago, IL
IndustryFinancial Services
Salary$100,000–$120,000 Per Year
Company Size500 to 999 employees
Year Founded1994
Websitehttp://www.cfstaffing.com/

Description



Cost Accountant


Salary: $100,000-$120,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:








• Strong career growth potential with multiple examples of internal promotions and advancement
• Fast-paced, project-driven environment with high visibility and impact
• Unlimited/Flexible PTO plus 14 paid holidays annually
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA options, and domestic partner coverage
• Robust retirement package with a generous 401(k) company match
• Join an innovative, growing organization investing in both its people and technology

Key Responsibilities for the Cost Accountant:


• Maintain and enhance standard costing systems for manufacturing operations
• Analyze manufacturing variances and provide actionable insights to leadership
• Track and allocate costs across R&D projects and government-funded contracts
• Support inventory valuation, WIP accounting, monthly close, and financial reporting activities
• Prepare project profitability, budget-to-actual, and cost analysis reporting
• Assist with internal controls, audits, and intercompany cost allocation processes

Qualifications for the Cost Accountant:


• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of manufacturing cost accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory accounting
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with manufacturing ERP systems
• U.S. Citizenship required

$100K-$120K

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About Company

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

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