Global Cost Accountant for Manufacturing & Finance

Watlow; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Wellness incentives

Dental insurance

Medical insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Watlow, a global technology and manufacturing leader based in St. Louis, is hiring a Cost Accountant who will help keep product cost data accurate across our manufacturing sites.

The role suits someone early in their career who is curious, takes initiative, and enjoys diagnosing why numbers differ. You will partner with Finance, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain and IT to trace issues to root causes and implement fixes, with 1–3 years of accounting experience and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1–3 years of accounting or finance experience, including month-end close and reconciliations.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to trace transactions, investigate differences, and clearly explain findings.
• Self-starter who can work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Investigate costing and accounting issues and resolve discrepancies.
• Serve as a cost accounting resource for site Finance and Operations teams.
• Maintain standard costs and support cost rolls with BOMs and routings.
• Analyze variances in purchase price, material usage, and labor costs.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and schedules for inventory and COGS.
• Reconcile raw materials, WIP, and finished goods to GL and support inventories.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Oracle Cloud ERP

Power BI

Job description

Watlow, a global technology and manufacturing leader based in St. Louis, is hiring a Cost Accountant who will help keep product cost data accurate across our manufacturing sites.

The role suits someone early in their career who is curious, takes initiative, and enjoys diagnosing why numbers differ. You will partner with Finance, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain and IT to trace issues to root causes and implement fixes, with 1–3 years of accounting experience and strong Excel skills.