Manufacturing Cost Analyst

Milo's Tea Company Inc; Moore (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical premiums for associates and a

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Continuous learning opportunities

Parental leave program

Volunteer time

Job summary

Milo’s Tea Company in Spartanburg area is seeking a skilled Cost Accountant to manage month-end close, cost accounting, and financial reporting for a high-growth beverage manufacturing site. You will own cost data, BOMs, standard costs, and variance analyses to drive cost efficiency and accuracy across production.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in manufacturing cost accounting, strong analytical skills, and experience with Sage, OneStream, or Oracle.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Supply Chain preferred with at least two years of related experience in manufacturing, Logistics, or Supply Chain; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 or more years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, including a deep understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, and production cost drivers; CPG experience preferred.
• Must be detail oriented and possess strong analytical and organizational skills in a highly matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end close processes and journal entries, accruals, fixed assets, and cost reporting to ensure timely financials.
• Own daily costing of work orders in Sage X3, align with Production Supervisors to resolve discrepancies and maintain cost data.
• Lead balance sheet reconciliations, document items, and resolve items timely.
• Maintain GL integrity; review accounts, investigate variances, and resolve issues per US GAAP.
• Strengthen internal controls over financial reporting for inventory, cost accounting, and fixed assets.
• Support audits and compliance with Corporate Accounting and Site Controllers.
• Ensure accurate inventory valuation, standard cost updates, reserves, cycles, and reconciliations.
• Analyze manufacturing performance metrics and cost trends; provide actionable insights to operations.
• Assist Site Controllers with variance analyses and forward-looking guidance.
• Develop reporting tools for real-time financial and operational visibility.
• Lead cost standard development with cross-functional input; ensure accuracy and alignment.
• Prepare cost estimates and analyses for new products including BOM, labor, and overhead.
• Own BOM setup, maintenance, and reviews for cost accuracy.
• Participate in continuous improvement, automation, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Contribute to forecasting and budgeting with a focus on cost drivers and productivity.
• Support sustainability initiatives and company responsibility programs.

Skills

Cost Accounting

Variance Analysis

General Ledger

Month-End Close

Financial Reporting

Internal Controls

Inventory Management

Bill of Materials

Financial Analysis

Management Accounting

Forecasting

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Supply Chain

Tools

Sage

OneStream

Oracle

Job description

Company Overview

Milo’s Tea Company is one of the fastest-growing beverage companies in the United States. Our culture and operations are built on the belief that we can make a difference in the world. That is why we put People First and strive to continually reduce our environmental impact on the planet. We leverage our world-class operations and decades-long distribution partnerships to grow the footprint of our core products and create new, innovative beverage products. We are the #1 and fastest-growing brand in the Refrigerated Tea Category in the nation. Our core mission: People and Planet First — doing good is good for business. We are committed to unlocking the personal genius of every associate and have a strong focus on growth and learning. Our company is women-led and strongly committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging. We pledge 1% of profits annually to charitable giving. We are Platinum Certified in Zero Waste Manufacturing: recycling, reducing, and reusing 95% of waste at all facilities.

Why You Will Love Life at Milo's

You will collaborate with a group of passionate and high-performing people, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work and feels good about the work they are doing. As a People First company, Milo’s is committed to the success and well-being of our associates, customers, and fans, no matter their gender, race, or creed. Some of the remarkable benefits offered include:

• Competitive salary
• 100% employer-paid medical premiums for associates and families
• Free Mental Health, Financial Wellness, and Legal Counseling benefits
• 401K with company match
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement assistance
• Continuous learning opportunities
• Robust parental leave program
• Care Relief Fund to help associates in need
• Associate Assistance Program
• Paid volunteer time
• Being a Culture Champion at Milo’s Wear the HAT (Hungry-Agile-Together)
• Work effectively with others
• Help our TEAm achieve safety, quality, and production goals
• Interact positively, be self-aware, avoid negative commentary
• Commit to outstanding attendance
• Conduct yourself respectfully with all Milo's TEAm members

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As a People First company, Milo’s is committed to uplifting our associates, customers, and fans no matter their gender, race, or creed. We invest in Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging in all areas of our business ecosystem. We champion these efforts through partnerships, education, and events to support and celebrate our diverse workforce and networks.

Candidate Must Live in the Spartanburg Area

Candidate must live in the Spartanburg area.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute all month-end close activities for the site, including preparation and posting of journal entries, accruals, fixed asset and capital reporting to ensure accurate, complete, and timely financial reporting.
• Own daily costing of work orders within Sage X3, partnering with Production Supervisors and Inventory Coordinators to investigate and resolve discrepancies, ensure accurate work order processing, and maintain reliable cost data and operational metrics.
• Lead balance sheet reconciliation processes, including review, documentation, and timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Maintain integrity of the general ledger by reviewing key accounts, investigating variances, and resolving discrepancies in accordance with US GAAP and company policies.
• Ensure strong internal controls over financial reporting, including documentation, execution, and continuous improvement of key control activities related to inventory, cost accounting, and fixed assets.
• Partner with Corporate Accounting and Site Controllers to support audits and compliance requirements.
• Ensure accurate inventory valuation, including standard cost updates, reserve calculations, cycle count results, and reconciliation between subledger and general ledger.
• Analyze manufacturing performance metrics and cost and efficiency trends—including scrap, yield, cycle time, labor efficiency, QA, and Raw Material/Finished Goods Inventory—and translate findings into clear recommendations for operational leaders.
• Support Site Controllers on variance analyses for material, labor, and overhead, providing root-cause explanations and forward-looking guidance.
• Build and maintain reporting tools that give site leadership real-time visibility into financial and operational performance.
• Lead the cost standard development process, coordinating inputs from Supply Chain and Manufacturing departments to ensure accuracy and business alignment.
• Develop cost estimates and financial analysis for new products, with a focus on bill of materials, labor, overhead, and total product cost.
• Own BOM setup, maintenance, and regular reviews to maintain cost accuracy.
• Participate in cross-functional project teams, including continuous improvement, automation, Standard Work, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Support the Site Controllers in the forecasting and budgeting process with a focus on manufacturing cost drivers, volume assumptions, and productivity and efficiency plans.
• Uphold and lead participation in Corporate Responsibility initiatives, including Zero Waste and sustainability, social advocacy, and MMAD volunteering opportunities.
• This position has food safety responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Cost Accounting
• Variance Analysis
• General Ledger
• Month-End Close
• Financial Reporting
• Internal Controls
• Inventory Management
• Bill of Materials
• Financial Analysis
• Management Accounting
• Forecasting

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Supply Chain preferred with at least two years of related experience in manufacturing, Logistics, or Supply Chain; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 or more years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, including a deep understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, and production cost drivers; CPG experience preferred.
• Must be detail oriented and possess strong analytical and organizational skills in a highly matrixed organization.
• Establishes credibility with functional stakeholders through strong relationships and sound judgment to influence strategic decisions.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with evolving priorities.
• Regularly presents to functional leaders, translating complex data into clear insights that inform business decisions.
• This role is site-embedded by design, with expectations of at least three days/week on-site.
• Intermediate proficiency with accounting systems (Sage preferred), financial management platforms (e.g., OneStream, Oracle), and Microsoft Office 365 preferred.
• Demonstrated experience owning month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Supervisory

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands

This job is sedentary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with different abilities.

FLSA Status

Exempt

About The Company

Milo’s Tea Company is a family-owned, Certified Women-Owned business founded in 1946 with a commitment to quality, integrity, responsibility, and safety. We craft delicious teas and lemonades with real ingredients you have in your kitchen, using no preservatives or artificial ingredients. We stay true to our founder's promise: use high-quality, real ingredients, listen to our customers, and never sacrifice taste. As a Platinum-Certified Zero Waste Manufacturer, we lead with purpose — protecting the planet, uplifting people, and giving back through our 1% Profit Pledge. Our mission is simple: spark joy every day. We live by our values: Quality – Delivering exceptional products with integrity Integrity – Doing what’s right for our TEAm, customers, and communities Responsibility – Committing to sustainability and social impact Safety – Prioritizing well-being in everything we do Our culture is built on the Milo’s HAT: Hungry, Agile, Together — with a mindset of growth, adaptability, and collaboration.

Join Our TEAm

If you're passionate about purpose-driven work and want to be part of a company that values people, innovation, and impact, we invite you to explore opportunities with us.