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Senior Cost Accountant
St. Louis, MO The Senior Accountant is a member of the Accounting and Finance team working with the accounting systems to complete general accounting responsibilities. This position will be responsible for the monthly close cycle, account reconciliations, general ledger entries and researching/explaining variances. Develop and maintain the cost accounting system, documents, and records of the organization. Prepare and complete internal cost audits. Analyze manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs. Make estimates of new and proposed product costs. Assist in audits and general ledger preparation. Conduct physical inventories and monitor the cycle count program. Prepare month end journal entries. Month end and quarterly account reconciliations. Implementing cost standards for materials and labor. Reconciling beginning raw materials, work-in-progress and finished-goods stock. Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings. Analyze and prepare P&L statements for managers. Work with Marketing and Sales teams to report out financials. Help keep contracts up to date in system. Top Skills Details Cost accounting, Accounting Qualifications Associate's Degree in Accounting or a related field or completion of 4 college-level Accounting courses required. Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred. 5+ years of general accounting experience with strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); experience with IFRS a plus. Ability to work independently and with others to accomplish goals and priorities. Proficient skills with Microsoft Excel and Word. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $38.43 - $38.43/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in St. Louis,MO. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 6, 2025. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
St. Louis, MO The Senior Accountant is a member of the Accounting and Finance team working with the accounting systems to complete general accounting responsibilities. This position will be responsible for the monthly close cycle, account reconciliations, general ledger entries and researching/explaining variances. Develop and maintain the cost accounting system, documents, and records of the organization. Prepare and complete internal cost audits. Analyze manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs. Make estimates of new and proposed product costs. Assist in audits and general ledger preparation. Conduct physical inventories and monitor the cycle count program. Prepare month end journal entries. Month end and quarterly account reconciliations. Implementing cost standards for materials and labor. Reconciling beginning raw materials, work-in-progress and finished-goods stock. Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings. Analyze and prepare P&L statements for managers. Work with Marketing and Sales teams to report out financials. Help keep contracts up to date in system. Top Skills Details Cost accounting, Accounting Qualifications Associate's Degree in Accounting or a related field or completion of 4 college-level Accounting courses required. Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred. 5+ years of general accounting experience with strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); experience with IFRS a plus. Ability to work independently and with others to accomplish goals and priorities. Proficient skills with Microsoft Excel and Word. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $38.43 - $38.43/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in St. Louis,MO. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 6, 2025. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.