Job Description
Constellation Search Group is seeking a Staff Accountant for a full-time direct hire position in Northbrook, IL. The Staff Accountant will focus on implementing a new ERP system, managing data, enhancing inventory accuracy, and delivering insights. This role involves leading cost accounting responsibilities and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve processes and support strategic projects.
Responsibilities:
- Lead cost accounting responsibilities during the implementation of Microsoft Business Central ERP.
- Build and maintain accurate master data, including product records, bills of materials (BOMs), routings, and cost structures.
- Migrate cost and inventory data from the legacy AS400 system to the new ERP platform.
- Maintain cost accounting records related to dairy and food production operations.
- Develop standard costs for both manufactured and purchased products.
- Analyze cost variances and prepare product/category-level margin reports.
- Collaborate with Marketing and Product Development to evaluate and price new SKUs.
- Oversee inventory valuation and ensure accuracy across systems and physical inventory.
- Support month-end and year-end inventory reconciliations and close processes.
- Ensure compliance with Federal Milk Market reporting requirements.
- Generate monthly cost reports and provide actionable insights for executive leadership.
- Create financial models to support cost-reduction initiatives and process improvements.
- Maintain the fixed asset register and prepare depreciation entries and reports.
- Assist the Controller and CFO with audits, special projects, and budget planning.
Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
- 3–5 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on experience implementing ERP systems.
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, financial modeling).
- Familiarity with relational databases and query/reporting tools.
Benefits: A competitive benefits package is provided including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Salary Disclaimer: Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. Equal Opportunity Employer: We are deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that different backgrounds and life experiences make our team better. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual preference, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.