<p>We are looking for a skilled Cost Accountant to join our team in Champaign, Illinois. This role is a critical partner to the Plant Manager, providing financial expertise to drive operational efficiency and enhance profitability. The position involves analyzing plant-level financial performance, supporting product-line margin evaluations across North America, and ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Collaborate with the Plant Manager to oversee and improve plant financial performance, acting as a key financial advisor.</p><p>• Execute monthly financial close processes, including accruals, variance analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations.</p><p>• Analyze manufacturing variances and present actionable recommendations to optimize performance.</p><p>• Manage and maintain standard costing systems, offering cost analysis for both existing and new products.</p><p>• Conduct product-line margin assessments to support pricing strategies and profitability improvements.</p><p>• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and business case development to support financial planning efforts.</p><p>• Monitor inventory valuation and coordinate physical inventory counts to ensure accuracy.</p><p>• Identify opportunities for cost-saving measures and margin enhancements.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to internal controls and corporate financial policies.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve cost efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p>This role will offer a salary between 110K-120K with medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K and paid time-off. </p><p><strong><em>Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI software to find you great job and candidate matches faster.</em></strong></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for a skilled Financial Analyst to support budgeting and financial planning processes in our organization. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with expertise in data analysis and reporting tools to provide insights that drive decision-making. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment and be adept at handling complex financial models and reports.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and maintain detailed financial models to support budgeting and forecasting needs.<br>• Conduct variance analysis to identify discrepancies and provide actionable recommendations.<br>• Utilize advanced Excel functions and Power BI to analyze data and create visual reports.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather financial data and ensure accuracy.<br>• Monitor budget performance and assist in preparing financial reports for management.<br>• Apply data mining techniques to uncover trends and insights that inform strategic decisions.<br>• Provide support in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reviews.<br>• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures during analysis and reporting.<br>• Contribute to process improvements by identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency.
