Accountant

ELANTAS; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ELANTAS is seeking an Accountant with a focus on cost accounting to transform financial data into actionable insights for leadership. You will manage inventory valuation, cost standards, and month‑end close while supporting budgeting and forecasting across multiple sites.

You will partner with Finance and Operations to resolve inventory issues, drive process improvements, and ensure compliance with accounting policies. A manufacturing background and strong Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience preferred.
• Manufacturing or cost accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory valuation, costing, and reconciliation.
• Prepare cost analyses and variance analyses to support decisions.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, tax, and audit support.
• Identify process improvements and strengthen internal controls.
• Partner with Finance and Operations to resolve accounting and inventory issues.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Responsibilities

As an Accountant, you will play a hands‑on role in turning financial data into insights that help leaders make smart business decisions. You will dig into cost trends, inventory activity, and operational results to spot risks, uncover opportunities, and support stronger processes across multiple sites. You will work for a high growth market leader in the Electrical/ Chemical industry. This role is a great opportunity for someone who is energetic and passionate about their work and making a difference in their company, enjoys problem‑solving, working with large data sets, and partnering with cross‑functional teams across the business.

Cost Accounting & Inventory Management

• Oversee all aspects of inventory valuation, costing, and reconciliation.
• Coordinate and support physical inventory counts and related audit activities.
• Develop and maintain cost standards for materials and labor.
• Perform month‑end cost accounting close, including preparation of inventory‑related journal entries.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare cost and variance analyses to support business decisions.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Assist with tax and audit support.

Systems, Processes & Controls

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Monitor financial systems to identify and recommend procedural and processing improvements.
• Interpret, apply, and maintain accounting policies and procedures; recommend changes as appropriate.

Business Partner Exposure

• Partner with Finance and Operations to resolve accounting and inventory issues.
• Assist with special projects and reporting as assigned.
• Provide backup support for Accounts Payable and other accounting functions.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Two or more years of accounting experience preferred.
• Manufacturing or cost accounting experience preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to evolving systems, processes, and procedures.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Hands‑on, proactive mindset with a willingness to collaborate across all levels of the organization.

Contact Person

Brett Keller

HR Team