Cost Accounting Analyst

Samsonite•Mansfield, MA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Cost Accounting Analyst will provide timely and accurate cost accounting and analysis to support a multi-brand wholesale/Direct to Consumer environment. This role is responsible for inventory valuation and analysis. This is a hybrid role; we work on site 4 days and remotely 1 day weekly.

Requirements

ERP system experience, preferably SAP; SAP S/4HANA exposure is a plus
Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency, including sorting, filtering, lookups, and basic data analysis
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and follow-through
Analytical thinking, reconciliation, research, and problem-solving skills
Ability to maintain audit-ready documentation and follow company policies, controls, and deadlines
Bachelor’s in accounting/finance or related field
3-5 years of accounting experience with 1+ years of cost experience
SAP experience preferred
Knowledge of average cost method
Demonstrated inventory reconciliation
Familiarity with freight and transportation
Advanced excel skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Experience with SAP S/4HANA, SAP FI, SAP MM, Oracle Suite.
Experience in consumer products, retail, wholesale

Responsibilities

Analyze cost-of-goods-sold [COGS]: adjust as necessary, all components directly affecting COGS including variances related to freight, duty, and de-nesting
Prepare Inventory Aging and propose necessary obsolete reserve adjustments
Prepare reconciliation of Wholesale/DTC Inventory – including Consignment Inventory
Prepare monthly entries pertaining to inventory and COGS section of the P&L
Assist on yearly physical inventory counts
Support monthly cost accounting close within SAP
Establish and maintain standard operating procedures/processes for the current tasks performed
Prepare monthly/quarterly SOX controls
Maintain monthly inventory reports
Monitor inventory reserves
Partner with finance and operations team
Adhoc inventory analysis
Partner with internal and external auditors
Establish and maintain standard operating procedures/processes for the current tasks performed
Set Up Material Master Info for SKU’s