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13 results for Cost Accountant in St. Louis, MO

Staff Accountant

Saint Louis, MO
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Temporary
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
Staff AccountantOur company is seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our finance team on an ongoing basis. This position provides the opportunity to contribute to essential accounting functions and work in a dynamic, collaborative environment.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Support preparation of financial statements and internal reports</li><li>Maintain general ledger and ensure accuracy of financial data</li><li>Assist with audits, tax filings, and compliance reporting</li><li>Perform variance analysis and research account discrepancies</li><li>Support other finance and accounting tasks as required</li></ul>Why Join Us?<ul><li>Collaborative and supportive team environment</li><li>Exposure to a wide variety of accounting responsibilities</li><li>Ongoing role with opportunities for advancement</li></ul>Take the next step in your accounting career—apply today online or through or Robert Half app!
2026-04-10T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Liguori, MO
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Permanent
60000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half Talent Solutions is partnering with an organization in Jefferson County looking for a Staff Accountant. The Staff Accountant oversees financial activities from pre-construction through project closeout, guaranteeing precise project accounting, robust reporting, and full compliance. Staff Accountant Key Responsibilities: • Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes. • Prepare monthly financial statements. • Monitor budget vs. actual costs and investigate variances. • Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and HR. • Perform monthly balance sheet and bank account reconciliations. • Prepare and calculate royalty transactions. • Monthly budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis. • Assist with automation and process improvement initiatives. • Assist with other duties as assigned. Education & Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in accounting with 3+ years of full cycle accounting experience. • Intermediate MS Excel skills, pivot tables and VLOOKUP. Our client offers a flexible working environment and salary to $70k. For immediate consideration, please apply online to this role; you may also contact Craig Lavelle via LinkedIn or via phone at 314-279-7382.
2026-03-23T00:00:00Z

Sr. Cost Accountant

Cahokia, IL
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Temporary
43.5385 - 50.413 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in Sauget, Illinois. This role is essential to maintaining accurate and consistent product costing within a high-volume manufacturing environment. You will play a critical part in supporting plant leadership and corporate finance teams by delivering hands-on cost accounting expertise and ensuring operational stability. Responsibilities: • Oversee standard and actual cost accounting processes for a high-volume, process-oriented manufacturing environment. • Maintain and reconcile inventory valuations, including raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods. • Analyze manufacturing variances such as usage, yield, labor, and overhead, and collaborate with operations to identify trends and root causes. • Support month-end close activities, including preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and generating financial reports. • Update standard costs and review bills of materials and routings to ensure alignment with production changes. • Ensure adherence to internal controls and cost accounting policies to maintain compliance. • Provide detailed cost analysis to support decision-making and drive continuous improvement initiatives. • Collaborate with plant operations, finance leadership, and corporate accounting teams to ensure seamless reporting and operational support. • Act as a key resource for ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests.
2026-04-16T00:00:00Z

Tax Manager

Saint Louis, MO
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Permanent
115000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half Finance & Accounting has partnered with an organization in St. Louis seeking a full-time Tax Manager. The Tax Manager must possess strong communication/organizational skills with a high attention to detail to work in a deadline-driven work environment. Tax Manager Responsibilities:· Preparing tax returns (individual, business, non-profit)· Conducting tax planning, research and analysis for compliance Tax Manager Minimum Qualifications: · Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA required· 5+ years of tax accounting experience· Intermediate Excel skills This position offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits plan. For more information and a confidential discussion, please apply online or contact Ricky Rozycki via LinkedIn.
2026-04-06T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Saint Louis, MO
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Temporary
49.039 - 56.782 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in St. Louis, Missouri. This long-term contract position is ideal for candidates with a strong attention to detail and a solid background in accounting processes and financial management. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial records and contributing to the overall success of our operations. Responsibilities: • Manage month-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting. • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring all entries are properly recorded. • Prepare and post journal entries to support accurate financial data. • Perform account reconciliations to verify the accuracy of financial statements. • Conduct bank reconciliations to ensure alignment between records and actual balances. • Analyze operating data to identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financial audits and compliance. • Provide insights and recommendations for improving accounting processes and efficiency. • Assist in preparing reports for management and stakeholders. • Ensure adherence to company policies and accounting standards.
2026-04-15T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Saint Louis, MO
remote
Temporary
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Saint Louis, Missouri. In this role, you will provide leadership and expertise in managing financial records, overseeing accounting functions, and supporting property and facility managers with various financial tasks. This position requires a high level of accuracy, discretion, and the ability to supervise a team of accounting professionals. Responsibilities: • Manage the preparation and processing of invoices, ensuring accuracy, proper coding, and timely data entry. • Maintain and update financial records, including tracking expenditures, revenues, and cash flow using accounting software and spreadsheets. • Oversee the preparation and submission of expense reports, variance analyses, and ensure compliance with company policies. • Generate and analyze financial reports, including profit and loss statements, cash flow summaries, and accounts payable/receivable reports. • Supervise and provide guidance to Accountants and Accounting Coordinators, fostering a collaborative and efficient team environment. • Handle accounts payable and receivable processes, including billing, cash receipts, and vendor service contracts. • Ensure the accuracy and maintenance of ledgers, journals, and other financial documentation. • Assist with budgeting, expense tracking, and payroll processing as needed. • Provide expertise on accounting, tax, and billing matters to support organizational goals.
2026-04-16T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Saint Louis, MO
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Contract / Temporary to Hire
44.574 - 51.612 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our team in Saint Louis, Missouri. This is a Contract to permanent opportunity, offering the chance to contribute your expertise in accounting while growing within the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial reporting and reconciliations, with a commitment to accuracy and efficiency. Responsibilities: • Perform month-end closing procedures, ensuring all financial data is accurate and complete. • Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, preparing journal entries as needed. • Conduct account reconciliations to ensure accuracy in financial reporting. • Oversee bank reconciliations, promptly addressing and resolving discrepancies. • Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports for management review. • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accounting efficiency. • Collaborate with internal teams to support audits and ensure compliance with financial regulations. • Provide guidance and support to entry level accounting staff, fostering a culture of accuracy and accountability.
2026-04-16T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Ballwin, MO
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Permanent
85000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half Finance & Accounting has partnered with an organization in St. Louis seeking a full-time Senior Accountant. The Senior Accountant will work across the organization to fulfill reporting requirements and partner with external auditors. Senior Accountant Responsibilities:· Month end close· Reconciliations· Fixed assets Senior Accountant Minimum Qualifications:· Bachelor degree in Accounting required, CPA strongly preferred · 3+ years of Big 4 public accounting with management experience· Intermediate Excel with ERP exposure This position offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits plan. For more information and a confidential discussion, please apply online or contact Ricky Rozycki via LinkedIn.
2026-03-31T00:00:00Z

Sr. Plant Accountant

Washington, MO
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Permanent
90000 - 108000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half Talent Solutions is partnering with a growing manufacturing company in Franklin County searching for an Sr. Accountant. Reporting to the Regional Controller, Sr. Accountant responsibilities include: • Preparing the analysis and explanation of the plant performance, explaining all production variances on a monthly basis as well as participating in the proactive measures to reduce variances from standard cost. • Preparing accurate and timely monthly and quarterly analyses according to the financial closing calendar. • Preparing and tracking CAPEX budget in comparison to actuals, along with disposal & cycle counts of assets. • Preparing all account analysis (Flux file) & forecasting processes including the accuracy of standard costs, month end closing and any plant financial forecasts and projections. • Reporting variances to manager and preparing reporting standards in a manner that plant management can understand and take corrective action. • Reviewing journal entries, general ledgers, and other subsidiary financial ledgers. • Other duties as assigned. Minimum Sr. Accountant qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration • 3+ years plant/manufacturing experience with standard cost and inventory • ERP experience, MS Dynamics is a plus, intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary plus bonus depending on experience. For immediate consideration, please apply online to this role; you may also contact Craig Lavelle via LinkedIn or via phone at 314-279-7382.
2026-04-14T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Saint Louis, MO
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Temporary
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
Accounting Clerk A well respected, growing service organization is looking to permanent an Accounting Clerk. In this role, you will be responsible for matching invoices to purchase orders and/or vouchers, data entry and assisting in the process of Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R). This dynamic team environment offers you a great work space/office, excellent benefits and great career advancement opportunity. This position reports to the Accounting Manager. Responsibilities · Support accounts payable: vendor invoices and disbursement filing, A/P invoice matching & filing · Support Accounts Receivable: process daily invoices/credit, apply cash receipt, help with collection of past due balance · General accounting and administration support: help with G/L account reconciliation and month-end closing, other ad hoc projects · Correct transaction documents, which may require revision of other documents or entries as well as the original; may initiate other actions · Code documents that require knowledge in determining proper classification of expenditure codes and accounting codes. · Prepare statements and reports that require utilization of a variety of sources · Post financial information to journals, registers, and ledgers, manually or by electronic equipment · Reconcile discrepancies by checking all possible sources of disagreement, reconstructing probable actions, and recognizing the effect on other accounts; prepare correction documents as required · Assist in budgetary control by monitoring budgets and originating or verifying adjustments and transfers · Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned Please apply online or through our Robert Half app
2026-04-10T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Breese, IL
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Permanent
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half Finance & Accounting has partnered with an organization in Clinton County, IL seeking a full-time Accounting Manager. The Accounting Manager must be able to work in a deadline driven environment with a high attention to detail and possess good communication skills to manage the accounting department. Accounting Manager Responsibilities:· Oversee and perform all core accounting activities· Lead month-end and year-end close processes· Prepare and review financial statements· Complete account reconciliations and resolve variances· Provide financial analysis and management reporting· Supervise and support the accounting department Accounting Manager Minimum Qualifications: · Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance· 5+ years of full-cycle accounting experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibility· Intermediate Excel skills and experience working within an ERP system This position offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits plan. For more information and a confidential discussion, please apply online or contact Ricky Rozycki via LinkedIn.
2026-04-08T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Washington, MO
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Permanent
110000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half Finance & Accounting has partnered with an organization in Franklin County seeking a full-time Accounting Manager. The Accounting Manager must be able to work independently with a high attention to detail and possess strong communication skills to manage the accounting department. Accounting Manager Responsibilities:· Financial reporting· Inventory· Cost accounting· Implementing internal controls· Presenting recommendations to leadership Accounting Manager Minimum Qualifications: · Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance· 5+ years of full cycle accounting within a manufacturing industry· Supervisory experience· Advanced Excel skills required This position offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits plan. For more information and a confidential discussion, please apply online or contact Ricky Rozycki via LinkedIn.
2026-04-01T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Fenton, MO
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Permanent
90000 - 115000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half Talent Solutions is partnering with a growing company in Fenton searching for an Accounting Manager. In this newly created role reporting to the Controller, the Accounting Manager will: • Prepare and review general ledger entries and reconciliations. • Oversee the preparation and analysis of financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. Presenting to the Controller for final review. • Maintain the general ledger system and assist with new system automation. • Assist with the budget process. • Supervise current accounting staff, provide guidance and support. Hire and train additional staff as needed. • Assist with internal and external audits, providing necessary information and documentation. • Ensure compliance with accounting regulations and internal control policies. Minimum Accounting Manager qualifications: BS in Accounting, 4+ years’ full cycle accounting and intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills. CPA certification and prior supervisory experience are plusses. Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary depending on experience. For immediate consideration, please apply online to this role; you may also contact Craig Lavelle via LinkedIn or via phone at 314-279-7382.
2026-04-13T00:00:00Z