Cost Accountant

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.

• 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

• 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

• SAP experience
• SOX compliance or audit experience

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources.

• Keeps 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.

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