Cost Accounting Analyst

Samsonite Company Stores, LLC in; Mansfield (MA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsonite is seeking a Cost Accounting Analyst to deliver timely cost accounting and analysis for a multi-brand wholesale/Direct to Consumer environment. This hybrid role requires on-site work four days a week and one remote day. Responsibilities include COGS analysis, inventory aging, and SOP maintenance.

The ideal candidate has ERP experience (preferably SAP), strong Excel skills, and 3–5 years of accounting experience with cost exposure. Bachelor’s in accounting/finance is required.

Qualifications

• ERP system experience, preferably SAP; SAP S/4HANA exposure is a plus.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Analyze cost-of-goods-sold (COGS) and adjust variances related to freight, duty, and de-nesting.
• Prepare inventory aging and propose obsolete reserve adjustments.
• Reconcile Wholesale/DTC Inventory, including Consignment Inventory.
• Record monthly entries for inventory and COGS in the P&L.
• Assist with yearly physical inventory counts and SOX controls.

Skills

SAP

Excel

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor's in accounting/finance

Tools

SAP S/4HANA exposure

Job description

Samsonite is the worldwide leader in superior travel bags, luggage, and accessories combining notable style with the latest design technology and the utmost attention to quality and durability. For more than 100 years, Samsonite has leveraged its rich heritage to create unparalleled products that fulfill the travel lifestyle needs of conscious movers everywhere. With a portfolio of brands including Samsonite, Tumi, American Tourister, High Sierra, Gregory, Hartmann, and Lipault Paris, our products are sold in over 100 countries in North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America through our company-operated retail store, websites and a variety of retail partners.

Job Description

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

Cost Accounting Analyst (Finance)

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
• Knowledge of average cost method
• Demonstrated inventory reconciliation
• Familiarity with freight and transportation
• Advanced excel skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience in consumer products, retail, wholesale

About the Team

Why you'll love working here:

• Our employees matter. As a people-focused business, we work hard to provide meaningful rewards and development opportunities for our employees, recognizing performance, and creating a supportive working environment for them, wherever they are based.
• Vibrant culture. We are committed to a diverse and rich culture, welcoming people from all walks of life. Our long-standing commitment to culture and inclusion empowers us to bring our authentic selves and unique differences to work every day.
• Socially responsible. We want to minimize our products' impact on the environment and help create positive journeys worldwide. We do this by creating the best products using the most sustainable and innovative materials, methods, and models.

What we value:

At Samsonite, we do more than create the bags that move with our consumer, we inspire and celebrate the moments that move them. We believe we have a responsibility to the world in how we operate, the products we sell, the communities where we live and work, and how we treat the people we employ. We're as diverse as travel itself, and like travel, your journey with Samsonite presents the opportunity to be a part of something bigger and explore your passions. This is why we offer various paths for professionals and celebrate the knowledge and skills they bring to our team. We are committed to a respectful workplace that allows our team members to bring their best selves to the workplace daily.

Samsonite is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting and maintaining a work environment in which all applicants, associates, customers, and other individuals are treated with dignity and respect free from unlawful harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.