Sr Cost Accountant

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Accounting Supervision Full Time Professional St. Louis, MO, US

7 days ago Requisition

Job Title: Senior Cost Accountant

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Accounting

Reports to: Controller Hybrid schedule- 3 days in Office, 2 days from home

Position Summary

The Senior Cost Accountant supports and advances cost accounting processes, including standard cost maintenance, cost roll activities, and financial reporting within JD Edwards (JDE). This role partners with IT and Operations to ensure accurate cost data while increasing involvement in process improvement and ownership over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries related to cost, inventory, and others as needed.
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Support month-end close and ensure accurate financial reporting

Cost Accuracy & Cost Rolls

• Ensure accuracy and completeness of standard costs across branch plants.
• Validate updates to BOMs, routings, and cost components.
• Partner with IT and analyze cost discrepancies and improve execution.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Collaborate with IT on system configuration and costing-related enhancements.
• Identify and support improvements to cost processes and data accuracy.
• Develop understanding of system-driven cost flows and dependencies.

Cross-Functional Support

• Act as liaison between Accounting, IT, and Operations for cost-related issues.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Manager to assist insights on cost variances and trends .
• Special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3-5 years of cost accounting experience.
• Experience with JD Edwards (JDE) ERP system is preferred.
• Strong understanding of standard costing and variance analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills.