Senior Cost Accountant Job at Sensient Technologies Corporation (St Louis)

Senior Cost Accountant

Sensient Technologies Corporation

Location:
United States , St Louis

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market-savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we are better with you. If you are a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys turning data into actionable insights, this may be the role for you! We are seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to support our Colors business in the St. Louis area. In this role, you will partner with plant and manufacturing teams to support their goals, provide data driven recommendations, and help ensure consistent inventory and manufacturing controls.

Job Responsibility:

Maintain accurate standard costs for raw materials and finished goods
Analyze manufacturing variances and provide recommendations to improve cost efficiency
Support monthly close activities through journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis
Review bills of materials, production routes, and cost allocations for accuracy
Partner with production teams to evaluate direct and indirect costs
Prepare reporting that explains manufacturing performance, including spending and efficiency trends
Assist with budgeting, audits, and special projects as needed

Requirements:

A degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
Experience in finance with a strong understanding of cost accounting processes and principles, with manufacturing experience preferred
Confidence working with data, including advanced Excell spreadsheet skills and the ability to manipulate and analyze information
Familiarity with enterprise resource planning and reporting systems, with experience in tools such as JDE, Cognos, and OneStream considered a plus
Strong attention to detail with the ability to clearly communicate insights and findings
A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

Nice to have:

Manufacturing experience
Experience in tools such as JDE, Cognos, and OneStream

What we offer:

The opportunity to work closely with both finance and operations teams
A collaborative onsite environment where your insights make an impact
Opportunities to contribute to process improvements and cost optimization
Professional growth through hands on experience and cross functional work
A role that blends analytical thinking with real world business outcomes

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 11, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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