Top 75 Cost accountant Jobs in Fenton, Mo

Cost Accounting Lead
Hussmann Corporation —Bridgeton, MO
- Full-time
- Oracle
- 5 years
- Finance
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Controller
Clayton Corporation —Fenton, MO
- Full-time
- CPA
- Office
- Finance
- Profit sharing
- Health savings account
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Senior Accountant
PEG Staffing and Recruiting, Inc. —Bridgeton, MO
- $90,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Cost Accountant
KENNELWOOD PET RESORTS —St. Louis, MO
- $85,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPA
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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23h
Cost Analyst
WSP —St. Louis, MO
- $110,000 - $130,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
Senior Cost Accountant
Rawlings Sporting Goods Company Inc —St. Louis, MO
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Office
- Finance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Cost Accountant II
bioMérieux —Hazelwood, MO
- $82,000 - $114,200 a year
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Office
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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Accountant
Mastercard —O'Fallon, MO
- $69,000 - $110,000 a year
- Online Application
- Oracle
- CPA
- Customer service
- Paid jury duty
- Health savings account
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Revenue Accountant
DOOR Systems —Olivette, MO
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Office
- Finance
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
Revenue Accountant
Latch —Olivette, MO
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Office
- Finance
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Senior Cost Accountant
Kindeva Drug Delivery Careers —St. Louis, MO
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- 5 years
- Finance
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11d
Cost Controls Analyst
Brinkmann Constructors —Chesterfield, MO
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Office
- Continuing education credits
- Paid parental leave
Sr. Cost Accountant
Young Innovations —Earth City, MO
- $90,000 - $110,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- CPA
- ERP systems
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Accountant
ACTEGA GmbH —St. Louis, MO
- Mid-level
Project Accountant
Gonzalez Companies —St. Louis, MO
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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7d
Accountant II (Hybrid) - Controller's Office, Student Accounting
Washington University in St. Louis —St. Louis, MO
- $49,700 - $82,100 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Access
- Writing skills
- Commuter assistance
- Employee assistance program
Senior Cost Controller
Turner & Townsend —St. Louis, MO
- $120,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Construction Management
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13d
Senior Accountant
Hussmann Corporation —Bridgeton, MO
- Full-time
- Oracle
- CPA
- Research
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Project Accountant
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. —St. Louis, MO
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- Office
Financial Analyst - Plant Cost Operations (Relocation: LaPorte, IN)
Augmentis —St. Louis, MO
- $85,000 - $92,000 a year
- Full-time
- Word processing
- Research
- Mid-level
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
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Cost Accounting Lead

Hussmann Corporation -
Bridgeton, MO

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Health savings account
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Pet insurance

Qualifications

Staff supervision
Standard costing
Team supervision
Bachelor's degree
Managing accounting teams
Data-driven problem-solving

Full Job Description

Overview:

The Lead Cost Accountant is responsible for end-to-end cost accounting, inventory control, and operational financial reporting across multiple business units, with direct support for Performance Parts manufacturing (sheet metal) and distribution (warehouse operations). This role serves as a strategic finance partner to operations, providing insight into cost drivers, labor productivity, and margin performance. The position blends technical cost accounting expertise with ownership of inventory processes, multi-entity P&L consolidation, and leadership of billing and transactional accounting staff.

Responsibilities:

Cost Accounting & Analysis

Maintain and update standard costs for labor, materials, and overhead within the ERP system (Oracle EBS preferred)
Analyze and explain key variances, including labor, overhead, purchase price, and usage
Support cost rollups and ensure accuracy of frozen standard costs
Provide ongoing analysis of cost drivers and margin performance

Inventory Management & Control

Own inventory accuracy, valuation, and reporting across sheet metal manufacturing and parts warehouse operations (including picking and distribution)
Lead physical inventory counts and cycle count programs across manufacturing and warehouse locations
Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies in partnership with operations
Strengthen inventory controls, processes, and data integrity across both manufacturing and distribution environments

Operations Finance & Margin Support

Partner with manufacturing and warehouse operations to analyze labor productivity, picking efficiency, and labor-to-sales ratios
Provide visibility into cost drivers across production and distribution workflows
Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and cost structure
Serve as a primary financial liaison between accounting and operations teams

Revenue & P&L Reporting

Manage and support revenue accruals and related financial entries
Consolidate and report financial results across multiple P&Ls/business units
Provide clear, actionable reporting on margins, cost trends, and financial performance
Support leadership with insights to drive informed business decisions

Team Leadership & Oversight

Supervise billing clerks and transactional accounting staff
Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and consistency in billing processes
Provide coaching, performance direction, and oversight of daily activities
Drive process improvements and strengthen internal controls

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5–10+ years of experience in cost accounting, inventory accounting, or operations finance
Strong understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory controls
Experience supporting multiple business units or P&Ls
Ability to effectively partner with operations and communicate financial information clearly
Prior experience leading or supervising staff

Preferred

Experience with Oracle EBS or similar ERP system
Experience in both manufacturing and distribution environments
Exposure to union labor environments and labor cost modeling

Key Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to translate financial data into operational insights
Proactive, ownership-oriented mindset
Effective communication with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
Leadership and team development capabilities

What Success Looks Like

Inventory is accurate, controlled, and consistently well-managed
Cost variances are clearly identified, explained, and proactively addressed
Operations views finance as a trusted partner in decision-making
Billing processes are efficient, accurate, and scalable
Leadership receives clear, concise, and actionable financial reporting
The role demonstrates strong ownership and continuous improvement

Benefits & Perks – What’s In It For You*

Hussmann is committed to supporting your total wellbeing through a wide variety of benefits and wellness programs to support your physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health. Here’s what you can expect:

Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
Hussmann Retirement Savings & Investment Plan – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
Paid Time-Off Benefits – Paid time off, stewardship and parental leave.
Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
Health Management and Wellbeing Programs –EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, and tobacco cessation.

Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following their start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status.

About Hussmann

For over a century, Hussmann Corporation has been a global leader in commercial refrigeration equipment — delivering solutions that meet the demands of the modern food retailing industry. Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, Hussmann offers a diverse range of products and connected solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, optimize visibility of merchandise, and keep food fresh. With a nationwide network of skilled technicians, Hussmann goes beyond manufacturing — a trusted partner, relentlessly driving customer success. For more information about Hussmann, please visit www.hussmann.com.

Hussmann is a subsidiary of Panasonic USA.

Hussmann is proudly committed to creating an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetics, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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