Senior Accountant
Leadingagemissouri, Hazelwood, MO, United States
Senior Accountant - Manufacturing
Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 per year
The Senior Accountant (Cost Accounting focus) plays a critical role in supporting the Americas Accounting Manager, Corporate Controller, and the St. Louis plant management team. This position contributes to accurate and timely financial reporting that supports strong business decisions across the organization.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, driven to improve systems and processes, and committed to continuous improvement. This role supports operations in St. Louis, Costa Rica, and Japan, with responsibilities spanning cost accounting, standard costing, variance analysis, budgeting, financial reporting, compliance, and KPI tracking.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Analyze and report on production costs, inventory, and variances; maintain standard costing.
Perform month-end close activities including journal entries, reconciliations, and reserve analysis.
Manage cash reporting, fixed assets, and capital projects within the ERP system.
Support sales analytics, forecasting, budgeting, tax, and audit requirements.
Partner with operations to strengthen internal controls, improve processes, and drive cost efficiencies.
Track KPIs and support cross-functional initiatives to improve business performance.
Experience, Skills & Education
Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA or CMA certification preferred.
Strong knowledge of GAAP.
Minimum of 2 years of cost accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Strong ERP system experience (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Advanced data management and analysis capabilities using Excel.
Ability to analyze large data sets and translate financial data into actionable insights.
Strong teamwork, adaptability, and ability to meet deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills (both one-on-one and group settings).
Solution-oriented mindset with a collaborative and creative approach to problem‑solving.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
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Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 per year
The Senior Accountant (Cost Accounting focus) plays a critical role in supporting the Americas Accounting Manager, Corporate Controller, and the St. Louis plant management team. This position contributes to accurate and timely financial reporting that supports strong business decisions across the organization.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, driven to improve systems and processes, and committed to continuous improvement. This role supports operations in St. Louis, Costa Rica, and Japan, with responsibilities spanning cost accounting, standard costing, variance analysis, budgeting, financial reporting, compliance, and KPI tracking.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Analyze and report on production costs, inventory, and variances; maintain standard costing.
Perform month-end close activities including journal entries, reconciliations, and reserve analysis.
Manage cash reporting, fixed assets, and capital projects within the ERP system.
Support sales analytics, forecasting, budgeting, tax, and audit requirements.
Partner with operations to strengthen internal controls, improve processes, and drive cost efficiencies.
Track KPIs and support cross-functional initiatives to improve business performance.
Experience, Skills & Education
Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA or CMA certification preferred.
Strong knowledge of GAAP.
Minimum of 2 years of cost accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Strong ERP system experience (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Advanced data management and analysis capabilities using Excel.
Ability to analyze large data sets and translate financial data into actionable insights.
Strong teamwork, adaptability, and ability to meet deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills (both one-on-one and group settings).
Solution-oriented mindset with a collaborative and creative approach to problem‑solving.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
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