Top 143 Cost accountant Jobs in Northbrook Il

Staff Accountant – Cost Accounting
Novolex —Lake Forest, IL
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Inventory management
- Mid-level
- Office
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
Job Cost Accountant
Aldridge Electric —Libertyville, IL
- $70,000 - $90,000 a year
- ERP systems
- Office
- Finance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
4d
Senior Cost Accountant
Lily and Fox —Arlington Heights, IL
- $100,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPA
- Data analysis skills
- Mid-level
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9d
Project Accountant - Construction
The Bowa Group Inc —Chicago, IL
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Contracts
- In-person
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Senior Cost Accountant
CFS —Downers Grove, IL
- $90,000 - $110,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Deputy Controller
Paradigm Healthcare —Skokie, IL
- $115,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 7 years
- Microsoft Excel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Auditor
Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $90,400 - $150,700 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- CPA
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Accountant
My Block My Hood My City —Chicago, IL
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CPA
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
4d
Senior Project Accountant
CFS —Illinois
- $90,000 - $120,000 a year
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
Accountant, Cost Accounting
Kraft Heinz Company —Chicago, IL
- Mid-level
- Office
- Finance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Senior Cost Accountant
ACME Careers —Elk Grove Village, IL
- $95,000 - $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Oracle
- CPA
- 5 years
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
Quick Apply
7d
Senior Cost Accountant
ECOS —Addison, IL
- $90,000 - $110,000 a year
- Oracle
- CPA
- Finance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Cost Accountant
FERRERO —Franklin Park, IL
- $71,219 - $94,959 a year
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Finance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Jr. Cost Accountant
Prinova US LLC —Carol Stream, IL
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Mid-level
- Office
- Finance
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Quick Apply
Cost Accountant
CF Industries —Deerfield, IL
- $63,500 - $95,300 a year
- Full-time
- CPA
- Mid-level
- Windows
Quick Apply
Project Accountant - Architecture/Engineering
Epstein Global —Chicago, IL
- $70,000 - $90,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
Sr. Accountant
EVERSANA —Chicago, IL
- $67,500 - $94,000 a year
- Overtime
- Remote
- CPA
- Data analysis skills
- Office
Quick Apply
Accountant
DuPage County Health Department —Wheaton, IL
- $51,825 - $69,100 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Finance
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Accountant II
Lake County Illinois —Vernon Hills, IL
- $63,160.30 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Word processing
- Writing skills
- Opportunities for advancement
- Flexible schedule
4d
Accountant
Olympic Petroleum —Cicero, IL
- $60,000 - $65,000 a year
- Mid-level
- QuickBooks
- Data entry
- Flexible schedule
Quick Apply
7d

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Staff Accountant – Cost Accounting

Novolex -
Lake Forest, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$65,000 - $75,000 a year

Benefits

Wellness program
Paid parental leave
Health savings account
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Parental leave
Vision insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Accounting systems
Cost accounting analysis
Financial close processing
Preparation of internal financial performance reports
Internal controls
Data validation techniques
Inventory management
Bachelor's degree in finance
Intercompany reconciliation
Process improvement
Mid-level
Finance
Analysis skills
Bachelor's degree
Compliance documentation
Cost analysis report preparation
Closing the books
Variance analysis reporting
1 year
Bachelor's degree in accounting
SAP ERP
Cross-functional collaboration
Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Accounting
Technical Proficiency
Cross-functional communication
Audit support
Excel data analysis

Full Job Description

Company Overview:

Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

Our Sustainability Commitment

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

Job Description:

Role Summary

Support core cost accounting processes by ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting and reconciliation. Partner with business units and operations to manage cost data, validate transactions, and improve cost visibility.

What You’ll Do

Cost Accounting & Close

Prepare journal entries (COGS, inventory, freight)
Support monthly close and reporting cycles
Maintain accurate cost data in ERP (SAP)

Reconciliation & Analysis

Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies
Analyze cost variances (standard vs. actual)
Validate estimated vs. actual costs

Business & Intercompany Support

Partner with business units on financial booking
Support intercompany accounting (AR/AP entries)
Ensure alignment across entities

Reporting & Data

Pull and analyze data from ERP systems
Prepare recurring cost and operational reports
Provide data to support business decision-making

Process & Controls

Follow SOPs and maintain strong internal controls
Support audit readiness and documentation
Identify opportunities for process improvement

What We’re Looking For

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance
1–3+ years of relevant accounting experience

Technical Skills

SAP or ERP experience preferred
Strong Excel skills (analysis, reconciliations)
Understanding of inventory, costing, and COGS

Core Strengths

Analytical and detail-oriented
Strong ownership and accountability
Clear, concise communicator
Ability to work cross-functionally

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $65,000-$75,000 + bonus + benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. At Novolex, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

The benefits for this role include 401(k) plan with company match, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid vacation, and sick days, paid parental leave, paid holidays and wellness program.

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Company Benefits:

What You'll Get From Us

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact [email protected].

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen

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