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UT-FA-4108-Senior Cost Accountant-ADV

Rockford, IL 61110

Posted: 06/03/2025 Job Number: 74736 Pay Rate: Pay Rate: $55.12/Hr.

Job Description

Senior Cost Accountant
Rockford IL*
Contract - 1st Shift, 5/40
Pay Rate:  $55.12/Hr.
Benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401k
*Hybrid: onsite 2days/week

Requirements: 
 Senior Cost Accountant
  • US Citizenship
  • Bachelor's degree with 7+years of experience 
  • Inventory management
  • Manufacturing operations finance support
  • Capital Expenditure (CapEx) financial planning
Job Summary:  Senior Cost Accountant
This position is for an experienced Financial Planning & Analysis professional specializing in inventory, manufacturing operations support, and capital expenditures (CapEx). The selected candidate will support Plant 1 operations financial reporting and must have expertise in extracting and managing large datasets from centralized systems using Microsoft Excel. Strong analytical skills are required to assess operational results and communicate insights and concerns to management. The role involves collaboration across multiple functional areas (Operations, Quality, and SIOP) and all levels of management, demanding strong written and verbal communication skills. This position does not include direct reports.
Responsibilities:  Senior Cost Accountant
  • Operations finance lead, supporting operations management, including SIOP and Quality, on all financial matters
  • Execute month-end and quarter-end financial closing processes, including journal entries, forecasting, and variance analysis
  • Develop financial plans, forecasts, and operational metrics for both short- and long-term operations planning
  • Oversee financial planning and analysis activities for Capital Expenditures related to Plant 1 operations and program
  • Prepare management reports detailing factory metrics and key operational spend categories
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, delivering timely and accurate financial data to drive strategic business decisions and resolve issues
  • Prepare monthly account reconciliations and ensure accuracy in financial reporting
  • Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as requested by management
  • Ensure compliance with financial and business controls, including adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, documentation, and control testing
  • Ensure compliance with government accounting regulations, including DCMA/DCAA audits and client's internal audit requirements
74736
EEO Statement Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status or characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.

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