Cost Accountant

Talentify; Creve Coeur (MO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a Cost Accountant in the St. Louis, MO area to oversee cost accounting and general ledger functions for designated manufacturing plants.

You will act as a link between plants and the headquarters finance organization to ensure cost control and accurate reporting. Responsibilities include budgeting, monthly closings, KPI preparation, GL reconciliations, and SOX controls, with a hybrid in Creve Coeur, MO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years experience in manufacturing finance, plant, or cost accounting.
• Ability to work independently to complete assignments.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• R3 SAP experience in FI and CO is highly desired.
• SOX audit experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare plant financial budgeting and forecasting reports.
• Perform monthly closing and variance analysis.
• Ensure consistency between plants for cost expense categorization.
• Issue monthly financial KPIs for plant cost controlling.
• Prepare monthly general ledger account reconciliations.
• Develop product cost standards.
• Prepare financial data for internal and external audits.
• Manage SOX controls for areas of responsibility.
• Perform ad hoc analysis as needed.

Skills

Manufacturing finance

Independent work

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent

Tools

SAP FI/CO (R3)

Job description

Cost Accountant

St. Louis, MO

Job Description

As a Cost Accountant, you will be responsible for overseeing the cost accounting and general ledger functions for designated manufacturing plants. This role serves as a crucial link between the plants and the headquarters finance organization, ensuring effective cost controlling and accurate financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare plant financial budgeting and forecasting reports.
• Perform monthly closing and variance analysis.
• Ensure consistency between plants for cost expense categorization.
• Issue monthly financial KPIs for plant cost controlling.
• Prepare monthly general ledger account reconciliations.
• Develop product cost standards.
• Prepare financial data for internal and external audits.
• Manage SOX controls for areas of responsibility.
• Perform ad hoc analysis as needed.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent area of study.
• Minimum 3 years experience in manufacturing finance, plant, or cost accounting.
• Ability to work independently to successfully complete assignments.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• R3 SAP experience in FI and CO is highly desired.
• SOX audit experience is a plus.

Work Environment

The work schedule is Monday through Thursday in the office, with Fridays at home. The position observes normal business hours.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Creve Coeur, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $117000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligible for all ICL benefits. Insurance, 401k, etc.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Creve Coeur,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 19, 2026.

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 [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.