Sr Cost Accountant

Rawlings Sporting Goods Company; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Rawlings Sporting Goods Company is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant in St. Louis, MO, to support and advance cost accounting processes, including standard cost maintenance and cost rolls. The role partners with IT and Operations to ensure accurate cost data and drives process improvements.

The position offers a hybrid schedule (3 days in the office, 2 days from home) and reports to the Controller. Requires 3–5 years of cost accounting experience and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of cost accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of standard costing and variance analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries related to cost, inventory, and others as needed.
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Support month-end close and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Skills

Cost accounting

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Variance analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

JD Edwards (JDE) ERP

Job description

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Sr Cost Accountant

Accounting Supervision Full Time Professional St. Louis, MO, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1857

Job Title: Senior Cost Accountant

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Accounting

Reports to: Controller Hybrid schedule- 3 days in Office, 2 days from home

Position Summary

The Senior Cost Accountant supports and advances cost accounting processes, including standard cost maintenance, cost roll activities, and financial reporting within JD Edwards (JDE). This role partners with IT and Operations to ensure accurate cost data while increasing involvement in process improvement and ownership over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries related to cost, inventory, and others as needed.
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Support month-end close and ensure accurate financial reporting

Cost Accuracy & Cost Rolls

• Ensure accuracy and completeness of standard costs across branch plants.
• Validate updates to BOMs, routings, and cost components.
• Partner with IT and analyze cost discrepancies and improve execution.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Collaborate with IT on system configuration and costing-related enhancements.
• Identify and support improvements to cost processes and data accuracy.
• Develop understanding of system-driven cost flows and dependencies.

Cross-Functional Support

• Act as liaison between Accounting, IT, and Operations for cost-related issues.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Manager to assist insights on cost variances and trends .
• Special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3-5 years of cost accounting experience.
• Experience with JD Edwards (JDE) ERP system is preferred.
• Strong understanding of standard costing and variance analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills.