We are looking for an Senior Accountant / Cost Accountant in our DeKalb, IL location.

Responsibilities include financial and cost accounting support for the DeKalb operations, recording of journal entries, maintenance of general and subsidiary ledgers.  Prepare financial reports to ensure accurate financial statements of the Company and maintaining custody of financial records in an organized fashion.  
 
Position Responsibilities:

• Prepares, creates and enters accurate journal entries and other financial information into the ERP systems as required.
• Analyzes, interprets and corrects cost variances on closed work orders.
• Reviews and corrects costs on open work orders.
• Reviews and prepares daily, weekly, and monthly hour’s reports for plant management.
• Reviews applicable accounting reports and registers to ensure accuracy.
• Prepares account reconciliations as required.
• Provides accurate and timely plant financial information on a monthly basis.
• Provides cost and margin analysis on sales orders as needed.
• Assists with operational groups to provide inventory, spending & other information as needed.
• Prepares other financial and non-financial reports as required.
• Other duties as assigned
• Be able to create, maintain, and update policies & procedures directly related to task/duties of position.
• Provide business, analytical and financial support to the CST Storage Division.
• Provide backup support in the development of the annual financial budget.
• Support in the preparation of financial forecasts as required.

 
Position Requirements:
 

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and 5 years equivalent experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• A minimum of 3 years cost accounting experience preferred;
• Familiar with a variety of the business & accounting concepts, practices and procedures;
• Proficient user of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access and ERP systems;
• Professional certification (CPA, CMA, etc.) or working toward preferred;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Strict attention to detail;
• Proven ability to maintain confidential information;
• Strong Customer service and team work skills;
• Excellent analytical, mathematical and decision making skills;
• Highly self-motivated and ability to work independently;

Currently this is a contract position for approximately 4 months with the potential to turn into a Regular FT position.

About CST Industries
CST Industries, Inc., headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas, is the global leader in the manufacture and construction of factory coated storage tanks, silos, aluminum domes, specialty covers and reclaimer systems. With over 100 years of heritage and 275,000 installations in more 125 countries, CST Industries is focused on providing our customers the highest level of quality and customer service. CST's existing company portfolio consists of CST Storage Products, CST Covers, and Vulcan Tanks. Manufacturing facilities and technical design centers are located in Parsons, Kansas; Winchester, Tennessee; DeKalb, Illinois; Conroe, Texas; Gardena, California; Rincon, Georgia and the United Kingdom. Regional sales offices are located throughout North America and in Mexico, Argentina, United Kingdom, India, Dubai, Singapore and Vietnam.  CST offers attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, life, STD, paid vacation and personal days, 401k and an EAP program.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform substance abuse testing and background verification checks as permitted by state law.

***CST Industries, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters/third parties.  Please, no phone calls or emails regarding this posting.***
 
CST Industries offers competitive salaries, great benefits, including 401k, health, vision and dental insurance.   

CST is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.