New Opening: Cost Accountant | Vernon Hills, IL | $85K-$100K | Onsite Our client, a global food manufacturing company with a strong presence in the Midwest, is seeking a Cost Accountant to support their operations team at their Vernon Hills location. This is an onsite position offering a collaborative environment, excellent stability, and high visibility with leadership. If you're a hands-on Cost Accountant who thrives in a fast-paced, process-improvement-focused environment, this role offers real potential to grow your career and make an impact. Position: Cost Accountant Location: Vernon Hills, IL (onsite)Salary: $85,000-$100,000 Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday onsiteReports to: Operations Finance Manager What You'll Do as a Cost Accountant: Support month-end close activities including inventory analysis and roll forwards Maintain and update standard costs for manufactured goods Analyze cost accounting data to identify trends and opportunities Assist with physical inventory counts and cycle counts Track and reconcile inventory movement across production Recommend improvements to reduce cost and increase profitability Collaborate with operations and finance leaders on special projects What Makes You a Strong Cost Accountant Candidate: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance 2+ years of experience with standard cost accounting Strong knowledge of GAAP Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Strong communication skills and the ability to prioritize Someone confident speaking up and contributing strategic ideas Open to more seasoned professionals with a stable work history Why Apply for This Cost Accountant Role? Great team culture - collaborative, respectful, and fun Clear career growth path and upward mobility Excellent work/life balance 401(k) with 5% match Health, Dental & Vision insurance Two weeks PTO + six paid holidays Annual merit reviews and salary increases If you're a proactive and detail-oriented Cost Accountant ready to join a growing and mission-driven organization, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. Our client is moving quickly to fill this Cost Accountant opening.#LI-JM2#ZRCFS