Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant

St. Louis, MO

Job Description

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.

Essential Skills

• 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 & Qualifications

• 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.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Creve Coeur, MO.

Pay and Benefits

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.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. 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)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Creve Coeur,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 29, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.