Cost Accountant

Imperial; Chesterfield (MO); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

PTO (vacation, personal days, and 9 company holidays)

Opportunities for professional growth

Employee product discounts

Free hats

Job summary

Imperial is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support cost accounting and inventory reconciliation within their manufacturing operations. This role focuses on accuracy and month-end reporting.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2+ years of accounting experience, with specific skills in reconciliation and inventory management. The position offers a hybrid work environment, splitting time between Chesterfield HQ and Bourbon, MO.

Perks include a 401(k) with company match, PTO, and opportunities for continuing education.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably with exposure to cost accounting or manufacturing accounting.
• Strong reconciliation skills with the ability to research discrepancies.
• Experience supporting month-end close, reporting, and cycle counts.

Responsibilities

• Support cost accounting and inventory reconciliation processes across operations.
• Reconcile inventory activity between Deposco and NetSuite.
• Assist with inventory valuation and month-end close activities.

Skills

Accounting experience

Reconciliation skills

Inventory accounting

Excel skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Deposco

NetSuite

Job description

Imperial is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support cost accounting, inventory reconciliation, and month-end reporting across our manufacturing operations. This role will be focused on inventory accuracy, cost processes, inventory valuation, cycle count support, and reconciling inventory activity between Deposco and NetSuite. This is a strong opportunity for an accounting professional with solid reconciliation skills who is looking to grow into a deeper cost accounting role within a manufacturing environment. This position reports directly to the Controller.

• Full Time
• Location: Chesterfield HQ (2 Days/Week) + Bourbon, Mo. (3 Days/Week)

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support cost accounting and inventory reconciliation processes across Imperial’s plant operations
• Reconcile inventory activity between Deposco and NetSuite, with a strong focus on inventory accuracy
• Assist with inventory valuation, cycle counts, and physical inventory processes
• Support month-end close activities, including cost accounting reports, inventory reporting, and account reconciliations
• Help maintain standard costing processes, including labor rates and other cost inputs
• Research and resolve inventory discrepancies by working with finance, inventory, warehouse, and production teams
• Prepare reporting related to inventory, cost activity, and manufacturing accounting
• Support internal and external audit requests related to inventory, reconciliations, and cost accounting
• Partner with manufacturing operations as needed to understand inventory movement and production activity
• Follow established accounting processes, controls, and reporting standards

What We Need

• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably with exposure to cost accounting, inventory accounting, or manufacturing accounting
• Strong reconciliation skills with the ability to research discrepancies and maintain accurate financial records
• Experience supporting month-end close, reporting, inventory valuation, cycle counts, or audit requests
• Deposco experience is a plus
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with financial and inventory data
• Manufacturing experience preferred, but not required
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally with finance, operations, inventory, and production teams
• Self-starter who is eager to grow and develop, while also being able to follow established processes and controls
• Comfortable working with auditors and providing accurate supporting documentation
• Willingness to work onsite in Bourbon, with light travel as needed

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time while working at a computer or workstation
• Ability to use hands and fingers to operate standard office equipment, including computers, phones, and keyboards
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and via electronic communication
• Occasional ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Ability to move throughout the facility, including walking, bending, and reaching as needed
• Visual acuity sufficient to read screens, documents, and reports

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO (vacation, personal days, and 9 company holidays)
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional growth
• Employee product discounts
• Free hats

Imperial is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds.