Cost Accounting Analyst

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.

• 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

Qualifications:

• 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