Senior Cost Accountant

TEEMA Group; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA Group seeks a Senior Cost Accountant in Saint Louis, MO to oversee detailed cost records and reporting within a manufacturing setting. You will ensure GAAP-compliant cost allocations, participate in month-end close, and drive cost improvements across finance, supply chain, and operations.

The role requires 3–5 years of cost accounting experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting required.
• 3–5 years cost accounting in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and cost reporting.
• Experience with GAAP and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and analyze detailed cost records, including inventory and manufacturing costs.
• Prepare and review cost reports, variances, and GAAP-compliant statements.
• Review standard cost ERP transactions for accurate reporting.
• Execute month-end close activities with journals and reconciliations.
• Collaborate with finance, supply chain, and operations to optimize costs.
• Support A/R, A/P and treasury functions as needed.
• Assist with budgets, forecasts, and financial planning.
• Provide ERP and financial system training and process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

Master’s degree

CPA

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Job Title: Senior Cost Accountant
Job ID:90546
Location: Saint Louis, Missouri

Overview: The Senior Cost Accountant is responsible for the oversight of accounting and financial reporting, and other office administration issues.

What you will be doing:

• Maintain and analyze detailed cost records, including inventory, manufacturing and operational costs
• Prepare and review cost reports, audits, and variance analyses, ensuring accurate allocation of costs and adherence to GAAP
• Review standard cost ERP transactions and ensure accurate financial reporting and operations decision making
• Process month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
• Spear head collaboration between finance, supply chain, and operations to optimize manufacturing costs and implement cost saving initiatives
• Oversee general accounting duties and support certain working capital functions, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Treasury functions
• Hands on support of month end, annual budgets, and quarterly forecasts, including journal entries, account reconciliations and monthly reports
• Support ERP and financial systems, including user training, technical support and process improvements

What you must have:

Education
Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

Preferred

• Master’s degree or
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Experience

Essential

• Three (3) to Five (5) years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical skills with proven experience in delivering cost improvements
• Excellent technical skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Financial accounting and reporting systems experience
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, as well as ability deliver clear and concise presentations to executive management
• Possesses a strong sense of urgency in managing and completing assignments
• Ability to maintain focus and work independently and effectively under stringent time constraints and multiple deliverables
• Understand the impact to business units and decide on best approach to analyzing a business problem or business unit
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements opportunity
• Experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 a plus

Physical Demands

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Capable of traveling to various facilities around the regions, as well as international locations for meetings or training as necessary and directed.
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, sit, lift, push, pull and move objects for 8-12 hours per day.
• Ability to lift and carry files, packages, boxes weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Speak/hear and use specific vision abilities such as close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Capable of properly using standard office equipment, including telephone, and a computer with keyboard.
• Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Includes steel toe shoes and safety glasses. Additional PPE may be required based on location and task.

Other Information:

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work will mostly be performed indoors in a controlled environment.
• Some exposure to the manufacturing and shop areas with exposure to unusual elements, such as dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises.