Senior Cost Analyst

ebs Recruiters; Missouri; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Cost Analyst to support financial accuracy and operational efficiency. This role involves analyzing manufacturing costs, overseeing inventory valuations, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accounting or Finance, with 3-5 years of relevant experience, and strong analytical skills. The position offers a full-time contract with benefits including medical insurance and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of cost accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory accounting.
• Experience with month-end journal entries and COGS reporting.

Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze manufacturing and operational data to identify cost trends.
• Perform month-end tasks including posting standard cost of goods sold.
• Provide insights into cost drivers and support cost-reduction initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Full-Desk Recruiter | Accounting, Finance & HR Connecting Top Talent with Leading Companies – From Entry-Level to Executive

Founded in 2003, ebs Recruiters is built on a foundation of family values and a passion for finding great opportunities for amazing individuals. With over 3,000 talented professionals successfully placed, we are dedicated to making dreams a reality. Networking is at the core of what we do, connecting candidates with their ideal roles and providing top-notch services to our clients.

Today, our leadership team boasts over 100 years of collective experience in technical recruitment. Their extensive expertise brings a unique blend of business acumen and interpersonal skills to every interaction. When you partner with ebs Recruiters, you can rely on us to offer continuity, expertise, and a dedicated contact for all your recruitment needs. We recruit a perfect fit, every time.

Senior Cost Analyst

Position Summary: The Senior Cost Analyst will be responsible for compiling, analyzing, and reporting on data related to manufacturing costs, inventory, and cost of goods sold (COGS). This role plays a key part in supporting financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making through cost analysis, inventory management, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Compile and analyze manufacturing and operational data to identify cost trends, variances, and performance indicators.
• Compare standard material and labor costs to actuals; investigate variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform month-end tasks including posting standard cost of goods sold and preparing related reports.
• Oversee inventory valuation, reconciliations, and audit transaction accuracy.
• Assist in coordinating and executing year-end physical inventory audits.
• Partner with operations, procurement, and finance teams to ensure alignment on cost strategy and financial goals.
• Provide insights into cost drivers and support cost-reduction initiatives.
• Contribute to special projects and initiatives as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3 - 5 years of cost accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Inventory and manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory accounting.
• Proficiency in ERP systems.
• Advanced Excel skills (including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis tools).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Experience with month-end journal entries and COGS reporting.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Manufacturing

Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
Tuition assistance