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UniFirst is hiring a Cost Accountant. The Cost Accountant will support the day-to-day operations of the cost accounting function, including fiscal month-end closing processes. This role involves supporting finance, manufacturing operations, and supply chain management, with a focus on inventory and cost accounting, including journal entries and account reconciliations. The position reports to the Cost Accounting Supervisor.
Key focus areas include Prepare all manufacturing cost accounting monthly and quarterly close activities, Prepare reconciliations, analyses, and journal entries mainly related to inventory accounts, and Evaluate inventory reserves, including excess & obsolescence while partnering with operations team.
Successful candidates bring 3+ Years Experience, Bachelor's Degree In Accounting, and Self-Motivated Proactive Individual. Important skills include Manufacturing Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting, Account Reconciliations, Journal Entries, Internal Controls, and Self-Motivated.
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Full job description
Cost Accountant
Location:
Wilmington, Massachusetts
Job ID
2602385
The Cost Accountant will support the day-to-day operations of the cost accounting function including a range of duties related to the Company’s fiscal month end closing process.
The Cost Accountant will support finance, manufacturing operations, and supply chain management. Responsibilities will focus on all aspects of inventory and cost accounting, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations. This position reports to the Cost Accounting Supervisor.
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Prepare all manufacturing cost accounting monthly and quarterly close activities
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Prepare reconciliations, analyses, and journal entries mainly related to inventory accounts, including Company’s merchandise in service and related amortization
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Evaluation of inventory reserves, including excess & obsolescence while partnering with operations team
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Support future Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementations related to cost accounting
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Ensure adherence to the Company’s internal controls including effective execution of existing controls in respective business processes
Salary Range: $68,000 - $94,000
Qualifications
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3+ years of experience in relevant financial/accounting experience, ideally with some focus on manufacturing/cost accounting
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Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting
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Self-motivated, proactive individual with strong work ethic that is detail oriented with the ability to multitask and manage competing deadlines
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Exceptional analytical reasoning skills to think problems through and generate solutions
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Quick learner
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Strong interpersonal skills along with excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as the willingness to work in a team-oriented environment
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Proficient in MS Office with strong Excel skills
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Knowledge of PeopleSoft and Oracle a plus
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Understanding of US GAAP
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UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.
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