Cost Accountant

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📍 Elgin, Illinois, United States 💼 Contract 🕒 Posted June 19, 2026

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Job Description

Jefferson Wells is partnering with one of our clients in the northwestern Chicago suburbs to identify Cost Accounting consultants for interim engagements starting immediately. The cost accountants will serve as a key liaison between plant operations and corporate finance, focusing on cost analysis, reporting, and process improvement.

Hourly pay: $45-70 W2 depending on level of experience 
Key Responsibilities:
Act as the primary finance contact for cost accounting matters across designated plant(s) 
Analyze material and production cost variances 
Maintain and update standard costs to ensure accurate financial reporting 
Prepare monthly financial summaries comparing actuals to forecasts and prior year data 
Conduct variance analyses to identify cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies 
Provide input and support for the annual budgeting cycle, including standard cost updates 
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Job Details

Location Elgin, Illinois
Job Type Contract
Category Financial Specialists
Posted Date June 19, 2026
Application Deadline July 29, 2026