Cost Accountant

About the role

As a Cost Accountant, you will be responsible for overseeing the cost accounting and general ledger functions for designated manufacturing plants. This role serves as a crucial link between the plants and the headquarters finance organization, ensuring effective cost controlling and accurate financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare plant financial budgeting and forecasting reports.
• Perform monthly closing and variance analysis.
• Ensure consistency between plants for cost expense categorization.
• Issue monthly financial KPIs for plant cost controlling.
• Prepare monthly general ledger account reconciliations.
• Develop product cost standards.
• Prepare financial data for internal and external audits.
• Manage SOX controls for areas of responsibility.
• Perform ad hoc analysis as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent area of study.
• Minimum 3 years experience in manufacturing finance, plant, or cost accounting.
• Ability to work independently to successfully complete assignments.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Additional skills

• R3 SAP experience in FI and CO is highly desired.
• SOX audit experience is a plus.

Work environment

The work schedule is Monday through Thursday in the office, with Fridays at home. The position observes normal business hours.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $48.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Schedule

This is a hybrid position in Creve Coeur, MO. The role is a Contract position.