Manufacturing Cost Accountant at Cosmos Corporation

St. Peters, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cost Accounting, Financial Insights, GAAP, Excel, Power BI, Analytical Skills, Critical Thinking, Budgeting, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Communication, Collaboration, Operational Efficiency, Risk Analysis, Standard Costing, Job Costing

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Description Why Join Cosmos Corporation? Cosmos Corporation is a recognized leader in natural health, wellness, and pet care products that help people and pets look and feel their very best. From our Missouri headquarters, we create and distribute liquid products with the highest quality ingredients people trust. But what truly sets us apart is our culture: We are guided daily by our mission, vision, and values We invest in our employees with benefits, recognition, and growth programs We are a collaborative company where every employee feels a part of our success We have a hybrid schedule 3-days in office, 2-days remote Here, you will be part of a company that’s growing, innovating, and truly cares for its employees, people, and pets worldwide. Be More Than a Number Cruncher, Be a Business Partner! Cosmos is looking for their next ideal team player to join the Finance Team as the Manufacturing Cost Accountant. At Cosmos, finance isn’t just about reporting numbers, it’s about influencing decisions, guiding operational efficiency, and helping us grow profitably. As a Manufacturing Cost Accountant, you’ll play a key role in connecting our production floor to our financial results, ensuring our leadership team has the insight needed to optimize costs, drive margin, and scale our business. Requirements Serve as the finance partner to operations, translating production data into financial insights. Own Cosmos costing processes: standard costing, job costing, re-rolls, reconciliations. Prepare and record financial transactions related to inventory, COGS, and eliminations. Provide clear analysis of trends, variances, and risks to help leadership make informed decisions. Establish and maintain GAAP -compliant accounting policies and internal controls. Lead and monitor physical inventory counts and accuracy of item costing. Contribute to the budgeting and forecasting process for inventory and operations. Support the external audit process. Work cross-functionally with other teams to provide your finance expertise and support. Other tasks as assigned. Competencies & Skills Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required. 3+ years of experience in cost accounting, retail inventory accounting, or manufacturing finance. Strong knowledge of GAAP and cost allocation methods. Advanced skills in Excel; experience with Power BI or BI tools is a plus. A proactive communicator with analytical and critical thinking skills Bonus: Experience in a manufacturing or production environment will make you stand out. 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, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance 401(k) Contribution Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Holidays 5 Paid Mission Days Parental & Maternal Leave Growth & Development Opportunities Lunch & Learns Recognition & Employee Referral Bonus Program So much more!! 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

As a Manufacturing Cost Accountant, you will connect production data to financial results, providing insights to optimize costs and drive margins. You will also own costing processes and support budgeting and forecasting for inventory and operations.