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Senior Cost Accountant

Job in St. Charles, Saint Charles, St. Charles County, Missouri, 63301, USA
Listing for: MSI Express
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-07
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Cost Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting Manager
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 - 95000 USD Yearly USD 70000.00 95000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: St. Charles

Provide support to the business operations team on cost drivers of the business. Oversee and analyze cost expenditures and purchases.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Plan, study, and collect data to determine costs of business activities such as inventory, raw material purchases, labor, and overhead.
  • PPV (Purchase Price Variance) analysis and reporting.
  • Margin analysis on material revenue vs material costs, including yield/scrap loss analysis.
  • Assist in month-end close of the general ledger, including preparing and posting journal entries.
  • General ledger account reconciliations.
  • Reconcile inventories and analyze periodic changes to balances.
  • Assist with external and internal audits.
  • Continuous improvement of cost accounting functions and processes.
  • Various ad hoc reporting and analysis.

    Other duties which may be assigned by your manager
QUALIFICATIONS/ CAPABILITY PROFILE
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of cost accounting or financial analysis
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment, CPG a plus
  • Excellent analytical skills and sound understanding of accounting principles
  • High proficiency in Excel, including v-lookups and pivot tables
  • ERP system experience, prior usage of Microsoft D365 a plus
  • Experience with Nulogy WMS/MRP software a plus
  • Experience developing and analyzing standards costs
  • Ability to effectively communicate results and issues to various audiences
  • Ability to function in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
  • Naturally inquisitive and proactive mentality
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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