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As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior accountant in Decatur, IL is $81,565.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,800.00 and $90,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Senior Accountants often oversee several projects or accounts at once, which can make time management and prioritization challenging. Balancing deadlines for financial reporting, audits, and compliance tasks requires strong organizational skills and the ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities. Effective communication with cross-functional teams and proactive planning are essential to ensure accuracy and timeliness, especially during peak periods like month-end or year-end close.

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AspectSenior AccountantStaff Accountant
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, CPA preferred, 3+ years experienceBachelor's degree, entry-level to 2 years experience
Work EnvironmentMore complex accounting tasks, supervision of staff, reportingData entry, reconciliations, assisting senior staff
Employer & Industry UsageCorporate finance, public accounting, large organizationsPublic accounting firms, corporate accounting departments

The main difference between a Senior Accountant and a Staff Accountant lies in experience, responsibilities, and complexity of tasks. Senior Accountants handle more advanced accounting functions, supervise staff, and often have CPA credentials, while Staff Accountants focus on foundational accounting tasks and support senior staff. Both roles are essential in accounting teams, but Senior Accountants typically have more experience and a broader scope of responsibilities.

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To thrive as a Senior Accountant, you need strong analytical abilities, advanced knowledge of accounting principles, and a relevant degree such as a bachelor's in accounting or finance, often accompanied by a CPA certification. Proficiency with ERP software like SAP or Oracle, as well as advanced Excel skills, is typically required. Exceptional attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are important soft skills for excelling in this role. These competencies are crucial for ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and supporting strategic business decisions.

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A senior accountant oversees the accounting department for a company or organization. As a senior accountant, your responsibilities and duties include managing all incoming and outgoing payments and ensuring all ledgers are kept accurate and updated. You also conduct regular audits and supervise the other accountants, bookkeepers, and clerks in your department. To ensure the department runs smoothly, you train your staff thoroughly and monitor all transactions.

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Infographic showing various Senior Accountant job openings in Decatur, IL as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 92% In-person, 4% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,565 per year, or $39.2 per hour.

Cost Controller / Plant Controller

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak LLC

Decatur, IL

$80K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Job description




Join Our Team at voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak!


Embark on a rewarding career journey with voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak, North America's premier designer and manufacturer of special trackwork. With a legacy spanning 160 years, we lead the industry in shaping the future of rail solutions. As part of the voestalpine Railway Systems global network, we are committed to delivering quality products and services, including rails, turnouts, fastening systems, signaling technologies, and monitoring solutions. Operating with a presence across Canada, the US, and Mexico, we prioritize the well-being of our people, global mobility, and sustainability and innovation.


Our people are the foundation of our success. Skilled, motivated, and results-driven individuals shape our culture demonstrating our core values of Respect, Responsibility, Curiosity, Courage, Passion, and Diversity each day. This commitment is more than shared values; it extends to shared responsibilities for safety and quality, showing genuine care for one another's growth and development, a commitment to our customers, and fostering strong relationships within the Nortrak Team and with our customers.

We are currently looking for a Cost Controller / Plant Controller to join our team in Decatur, IL.


PURPOSE OF POSITION

Reporting directly to the Vice President, Controlling, the Plant Controller/Senior Cost Accountant for vaRS Nortrak’s foundry located in Decatur, IL is responsible to perform and lead a variety of financial management and reporting responsibilities. This role will also work closely with the local plant management team.


TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety:

  • Complies with all Nortrak safety policies and regulations.

Financial Management and Reporting:

  • Complete month-end procedures and prepare internal management reports.
  • Analyze profitability by product, project, and customer.
  • Lead monthly financial reviews with the CFO, VP Controlling, Plant Manager, and other departments.
  • Support process improvement initiatives and assist with cost saving plans.
  • Perform profitability and cost analyses for a variety of projects, investments, and products.
  • Assist decision making at a plant level with regular and ad-hoc analyses.
  • Prepare internal budgets and monitor actual results against budget.
  • Prepare quarterly revenue forecasts in collaboration with the production team.
  • Work closely with Purchasing, HR, and Sales to optimize cost, pricing and overhead.


Inventory and costing:

  • Manage product costing in SAP and review standard costs monthly.
  • Review and reconcile labor reports and analyze actuals vs production benchmarks.
  • Monitor inventory costing, balance, and movement.
  • Collaborate with Production Team in managing inventory counts and various operations.
  • Identify, investigate, and resolve costing and labor variances with different groups.

Other:

  • Monitor and enforce compliance with internal policies at the plant level.
  • Monitor vendor invoices, provide classification, and address errors.
  • Monitor and resolve sales order issues with Sales and Account Managers.
  • Ad-hoc reporting and financial management tasks as required.
  • Support plant team with analytical and financial tasks.
  • Ensures all costing is current, accurate and complete. Continuously verifies estimated costs against actuals.
  • Manage deadlines and prioritize bids based on complexity, priority, and risks.

Cost:

  • Maintains knowledge of state-of-practice. Identifies and recommends cost effective material, design, and process options.
  • Liaise with sub-trades for quotations and analyze quotes compared to historical data.
  • Use financial and non-financial data to make informed assumptions for costing.

People:

  • Build and nurture healthy working relationships with a wide range of employees.
  • Take interest and ownership of your responsibilities.
  • Participate and engage in different initiatives as needed.
  • Actively participate in production meetings to gain an understanding of products and manufacturing procedures.
  • Perform peer-review on other estimators’ work and provide feedback.
  • Eager to improve and support other estimators.
  • Maintain and collaborate a good working relationship with other functions and divisions.

ENVIRONMENTAL:

  • Adhere to Nortrak's Environmental Procedures, Practices and Policies.

QUALITIFCATIONS:

Education:

  • Undergraduate Degree in Accounting, Business or Finance or equivalent – CPA or CMA is an asset.
  • Minimum of 3+ years of accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing – exposure to foundry is an asset.

Experience:

  • Experience with financial planning and analysis
  • Understanding of cost accounting methodologies
  • Ability to analyze financial and non-financial data and be able to clearly articulate opportunities for improvement and/or risk areas.
  • Advanced Excel, Word, and Power Point skills
  • Experience with ERP systems – ideally SAP
  • Strong analytical and interpersonal skills combined with sound professional judgement.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS WHEN AT MANUFACTURING FACILITIES:


  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; occasional standing and walking for your scheduled shift.
  • Must remain stationary for extended periods and move throughout the building to access files.
  • Must work effectively in a noisy environment.
  • Ability to lift and move equipment or objects up to 20-25 pounds occasionally.
  • Visual requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Occasional travel required, involving walking, standing, sitting, and driving for varying durations.
  • Frequent use of hands and arms for dialing phones and using a computer mouse.


SALARY:


  • $80,000/year - $110,000/year

Benefits:

  • A supportive, family oriented Nortrak Blue culture
  • We provide an environment where Health and Safety is our #1 priority.
  • Career development opportunities and competitive pay progression
  • Competitive medical, dental & vision benefits
  • Company paid life and disability insurance.
  • Paid holidays and vacation.
  • Retirement plan with matching contributions
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Wellness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Recognition Programs


If you think you have the necessary qualifications and drive to excel in our team, we invite you to apply now and join us at voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak. Apply today!

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak (“Nortrak”) is a subsidiary of voestalpine AG (www.voestalpine.com) one of Europe’s premier steel producers with over 50,000 employees worldwide. Nortrak is closely affiliated with voestalpine’s Railway Systems group which operates in 21 countries across the globe to provide cutting edge system-based solutions to railroads and transits. Our website is https://www.voestalpine.com/nortrak/en/

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, and any other federal, state, or locally protected classifications.




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Company Description

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak, with ten production facilities across Canada, US and Mexico, is North America’s leading designer and manufacturer of special trackwork for the railway industry. As the industry’s technology leader, we take pride in providing superior products, excellent customer service and unbeatable engineering design services to our customers. We are committed to bringing innovative solutions, products, and services to our customers across rail freight and transit segments.