Strategic Cost & Inventory Accountant

ELANTAS North America, LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ELANTAS North America, LLC seeks an Accountant to turn financial data into insights across multiple sites. You will analyze cost trends, inventory activity, and operational results to spot risks, uncover opportunities, and support stronger processes.

Responsibilities include overseeing inventory valuation, costing, and reconciliation; performing month-end closes; preparing cost and variance analyses; and assisting budgeting, forecasting, tax, and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Two or more years of accounting experience.
• Manufacturing or cost accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory valuation, costing, and reconciliation.
• Perform month-end cost accounting close, including inventory-related journal entries.
• Prepare cost and variance analyses to support business decisions.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Support tax and audit processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Partner with Finance and Operations to resolve issues and support reporting.

Skills

Advanced Excel

SAP experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Adaptability

Multitasking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Two+ years accounting experience

Manufacturing or cost accounting experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

ELANTAS North America, LLC seeks an Accountant to turn financial data into insights across multiple sites. You will analyze cost trends, inventory activity, and operational results to spot risks, uncover opportunities, and support stronger processes.

Responsibilities include overseeing inventory valuation, costing, and reconciliation; performing month-end closes; preparing cost and variance analyses; and assisting budgeting, forecasting, tax, and audits.