Cost Accountant at Cosmos Corporation

St. Peters, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cost Accounting, GAAP, Inventory Management, Financial Reporting, Budgeting, Analytical Skills, Critical Thinking, Microsoft Office, Excel, Power BI, Communication Skills, Internal Controls, Standard Costing, Cost Allocation, Financial Compliance, Audit Support

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Description Want to work for a company that supports and invests in its employees? Cosmos Corporation has a healthy workplace culture guided by a clear vision, mission, promise, and values! Our culture is intentionally fostered daily by how employees live out our values. The result is a place where employees genuinely enjoy coming to work every day! Cosmos Corporation is a recognized leader in natural health, wellness, and care products. Cosmos creates and distributes people and pet-approved liquid products with the most responsible, effective, high-quality ingredients people trust. Our brands bring innovative products with unique benefits that help people and pets look and feel their very best. We do all of this at our headquarters located in O’Fallon, Missouri. We are looking for a new ideal team player as a Cost Accountant in our Finance Department! The Cost Accountant is responsible for recording all aspects of the organization's inventory and elimination functions, assisting the operations function with managing, calculating and performance relating to inventory costs, and ensuring the compliance to US GAAP and ensuring the company’s inventory, COGS and elimination function are recorded and presented in accordance with company policy. Including developing and maintaining accounting policies, ensuring compliance with regulations, budgeting, and working with external auditors to maintain financial accuracy and integrity within the company. Foster a positive work environment between the Accounting and Operations departments. Prepare and record accurate financial transactions relating to Inventory, COGS and elimination that support timely financial reporting. Validation and input of the Standard cost rates for item costs. Ownership of the Cosmos Job costing process and calculation. Ownership of the Standard rate re-roll, and reconciliation. Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and potential risks. Provide insight to management for decision-making. Establish and maintain accounting policies and procedures in accordance with GAAP. Ensure compliance with all applicable accounting regulations and tax laws. Help to monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets, including physical counts and procedures. Assist with budget and forecast process for inventory, including strategic planning. Assist with external auditors during the audit process. Work closely with other departments within the organization providing financial expertise and supporting to cross-functional teams. Other tasks as assigned. Requirements You must hold a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. Minimum of 5 years total accounting/finance experience, including at least 3 years of hands-on cost account experience required. Experience in the manufacturing/retail industry including a working knowledge of standard costing and cost allocation methods. Competencies Good understanding of GAAP and accounting principles relating to inventory and Intercompany. Quality analytical and critical thinking skills. Experience with Microsoft Office suite, including high level of proficiency in Excel. Familiarity with Power BI or other business intelligence software preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Physical Requirements Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; frequent use of a keyboard, calculator, and standard office equipment. Periodic navigation of warehouse and production areas to conduct physical inventory counts while safely maneuvering around equipment and stored materials. May occasionally lift items up to 25 pounds. What's In It For You At Cosmos Corporation we truly care about investing in our employees, these are the benefits and perks at Cosmos! Medical Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Critical Illness Accident Coverage 401(k) Contribution Robust Employee Assistance Program Vacation Time Off 8 Paid Holidays (and sometimes more!) Paid Sick Leave 5 Paid Mission Days Parental Leave Maternal Leave Growth & Development Opportunities Lunch & Learns Employee Referral Bonus Program Cosmos Cash Recognition Program Better Book Club Excellent Culture So much more!! Equal Opportunity Employer Cosmos Corporation is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. Cosmos Corporation makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Responsibilities

The Cost Accountant is responsible for recording all aspects of the organization's inventory and elimination functions, assisting with managing and calculating inventory costs, and ensuring compliance with US GAAP. This role also involves preparing accurate financial transactions, analyzing financial data, and maintaining accounting policies and procedures.