Cost Accounting Manager

Location: St. Louis

Job Description

Why is This a Great Opportunity?

• 15% bonus target, paid in full in 2025

• 40 hours/week most weeks, a bit more during close possibly

• Family friendly/employee friendly/profitable/stable company

• The CFO will be a great boss

• 4% 401k

• 3 weeks pto to start

• Work from home Mon/Fri after onboarding

Job Description:

Seeking a Cost Accounting Manager to provide analytical, financial & systems management. Consideration will be given to candidates who have at least 5-7 years of cost experience in the manufacturing sector.

The Cost Accounting Manager plays a critical role as a member of the Finance Team ensuring accurate and timely financial data, cost effectiveness and process efficiency.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Validate inventory costing and flow of goods through financial system; ensuring accuracy and strong internal controls.

• Management of inventory sub-system, including daily production of finished goods, raw materials, and coordination of physical inventory.

• Manage month-end close process, including reconciliation of subsidiary ledgers, journal entries and cost of goods sold analytics.

• Assist with monthly financial statements & schedules.

• Manage accounting, accounts receivable and accounts payable, including staff supervision and development.

• Evaluate and continually enhance accounting systems, policies and procedures to ensure best practices.

• Assist with audit preparations and engagements to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• Relevant undergraduate degree in business, finance or accounting required. CPA designation is a plus, not required.

• 5 years of hands-on experience in finance or accounting, including:

• cost accounting

• general ledger

• preparation of monthly financial statements and analysis

• in-depth understanding of accounting cycle transaction flow

• Financial system experience required

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines

• Excellent communication skills; written and oral

• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel

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