Cost Accounting Analyst
Samsonite • Mansfield, Massachusetts • Full Time
Posted on Fri, Jul 10, 2026
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
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