Cost Accountant

UniFirst Corporation; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

UniFirst Corporation is seeking a Cost Accountant to support daily cost accounting operations and the fiscal month-end close. You will work with finance, manufacturing operations, and supply chain to manage inventory costs, journal entries, and reconciliations.

The role includes evaluating inventory reserves and supporting ERP implementations. The position requires 3+ years in manufacturing/cost accounting, a Bachelor’s in Accounting, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in relevant financial/accounting experience, ideally with some focus on manufacturing/cost accounting.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting.
• Self-motivated, proactive individual with strong work ethic that is detail oriented with the ability to multitask and manage competing deadlines.
• Exceptional analytical reasoning skills to think problems through and generate solutions.
• Quick learner.
• Strong interpersonal skills along with excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as the willingness to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficient in MS Office with strong Excel skills.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft and Oracle a plus.
• Understanding of US GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all manufacturing cost accounting monthly and quarterly close activities.
• Prepare reconciliations, analyses, and journal entries mainly related to inventory accounts, including Company’s merchandise in service and related amortization.
• Evaluation of inventory reserves, including excess & obsolescence while partnering with operations team.
• Support future ERP implementations related to cost accounting.
• Ensure adherence to the Company’s internal controls including effective execution of existing controls in respective business processes.

Skills

Cost accounting

Manufacturing accounting

Analytical reasoning

Attention to detail

Multiple tasks

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

PeopleSoft

Oracle

Job description

Description

The Cost Accountant will support the day-to-day operations of the cost accounting function including a range of duties related to the Companyâs fiscal month end closing process.

Description

The Cost Accountant will support the day-to-day operations of the cost accounting function including a range of duties related to the Companyâs 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.

• Prepare all manufacturing cost accounting monthly and quarterly close activities
• Prepare reconciliations, analyses, and journal entries mainly related to inventory accounts, including Companyâs merchandise in service and related amortization
• Evaluation of inventory reserves, including excess & obsolescence while partnering with operations team
• Support future Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementations related to cost accounting
• Ensure adherence to the Companyâs internal controls including effective execution of existing controls in respective business processes

Salary Range: $68,000 - $94,000

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in relevant financial/accounting experience, ideally with some focus on manufacturing/cost accounting
• Bachelorâs degree or higher in Accounting
• Self-motivated, proactive individual with strong work ethic that is detail oriented with the ability to multitask and manage competing deadlines
• Exceptional analytical reasoning skills to think problems through and generate solutions
• Quick learner
• Strong interpersonal skills along with excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as the willingness to work in a team-oriented environment
• Proficient in MS Office with strong Excel skills
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft and Oracle a plus
• Understanding of US GAAP

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