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Sr. Cost Accountant
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Robert Half
Saint Louis, MO (In Person)
Full-Time
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Description We are looking for an experienced Sr. Cost Accountant to support a machinery manufacturing organization in Saint Louis, Missouri. This Long-term Contract opportunity is suited for a senior-level accounting specialist who can take ownership of core cost accounting activities, strengthen financial reporting accuracy, and work closely with operational partners in a fast-moving manufacturing setting. The person in this role will help maintain reliable product costing, support inventory accounting in a high-volume environment, and provide practical recommendations that improve cost visibility and control.
Responsibilities:
- Lead monthly close activities related to cost accounting and help ensure timely, accurate financial results.
- Partner with engineering and operations teams to review product structures, confirm routing details, and keep cost inputs current.
- Maintain and validate standard costs for manufactured items, identifying inconsistencies and resolving cost data issues.
- Analyze costing methods and recommend improvements that enhance accuracy, reporting quality, and decision support.
- Support inventory accounting processes across a complex manufacturing operation with a large number of active SKUs.
- Review cost trends, variances, and product-related financial data to highlight risks and opportunities for improvement.
- Use Oracle inventory and cost information to monitor transactions, research discrepancies, and support accounting integrity.
- Step into the role quickly, assess existing workflows, and provide dependable coverage during a period of transition. Requirements
- Strong experience in senior-level accounting roles with direct responsibility for monthly financial close.
- Demonstrated background in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on knowledge of standard costing principles, cost analysis, and product cost maintenance.
- Experience supporting inventory accounting in operations with high item volume and complexity.
- Working knowledge of Oracle, including inventory-related functionality; Oracle 12c experience is preferred.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with finance, engineering, and operational stakeholders.
- Proven ability to work independently, prioritize urgent needs, and deliver results with minimal supervision.