Cost Accountant
robert halfSt Louis (MO)
About the role
*Robert Half EXCLUSIVE*HYBRID, 2-3 days/week from home*For more information, contact Jason Young @ or 937/637-7759*Our client, an industry leading manufacturing company who has been in business for over 125 years is looking for a Cost Accountant due to a recent promotion. Our client is offering a very competitive benefits/compensation package, TOP NOTCH culture and room for advancement!
Essential Duties:
- Perform detailed manufacturing cost and financial analysis for the Finance Director, Directors of Operations, and site leadership as needed
- Maintain and periodically review standard costs, including material, labor, and overhead standards
- Prepare and review manufacturing-related journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close support
- Prepare and distribute inventory and operational finance reporting by location and product line
- Participate in relevant site, product line, and operational review meetings and provide financial insight and analysis
- Support forecasting and budget preparation for assigned locations, including labor, overhead, inventory, and manufacturing performance; analyze actual results against forecast and budget and provide clear commentary to Finance and Operations leadership
- Provide strong coordination and financial oversight for annual physical inventory activities across assigned sites and product lines
- Monitor cycle counts compliance, inventory accuracy, and adjustment activity; coordinate with site leaders to review results, identify concerns, and drive corrective action
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with site leaders, operations teams, and other key personnel and decision makers
- Identify root causes of cost, inventory, and manufacturing variances; make recommendations and follow up on corrective actions with appropriate business partners
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or cost accounting
- Understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, manufacturing variances, and financial controlsERP system experience required; Oracle experience preferred
- Power BI or similar reporting and data visualization experience preferred
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel
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