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Cost Accountant

$35 - $46 per hour

Kelly Services, Inc.

Job Description

Job Description

Cost Accountant

Location: St. Louis, MO (Fully Onsite)

Pay: $35.00–$46.00/hour

Job Type: Temporary (Potential for Permanent Hire)

Start Date: ASAP

 

We're seeking a Cost Accountant to join a global manufacturing organization in St. Louis, MO. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing accounting professional to make an immediate impact in a fast-paced environment.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare plant financial budgets and forecasts
  • Perform monthly close activities and variance analysis
  • Develop and maintain product cost standards
  • Prepare general ledger account reconciliations
  • Monitor plant cost performance and issue monthly KPI reporting
  • Ensure consistency in cost expense categorization across manufacturing plants
  • Support internal and external audits
  • Assist with SOX compliance and internal controls
  • Perform ad hoc financial analysis and reporting

 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 3+ years of cost accounting experience
  • Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • SAP experience
  • SOX compliance or audit experience

 

If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the above qualifications, apply to this posting today for immediate consideration!

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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About Kelly

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