The Cost Accountant will be responsible for maintaining all product cost metrics while holding manufacturing cost margins. Analyze actual manufacturing costs and prepare reports comparing standard and actual costs. Inventory cost management and reconcile cycle counts and period end inventory balances. Analyze and adjust any inventory reserve balances.

Responsibilities:

• Collect, prepare, analyze and report weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually gross margin analysis by various products, customers, types, etc.
• Assist in month-end closing, prepare journal entries as necessary, analyze inventory evaluation, inventory roll forward.
• Set Standard Costs of manufactured goods.
• Reconcile any PPV each month.
• Analyze cost accounting data and assist with cycle count/physical inventories.
• Maintain internal control documentation and test internal controls.
• Prepare detailed account analysis and reconcile sales, cost and inventory, and liability accounts
• Review and analyze inventory and margin reports, conduct research, and perform analytical studies in regard to cost analyses and profitability.
• Support and assist department reporting requirements such as audit schedules, tax schedules and others
• Ensure timely submission, accuracy and validity of inventory, gross margin schedules to management
• Determines fixed costs such as salaries, rent, and insurance.
• Predicts, plans, and records variable costs such as purchases of raw material, labor, and operation costs.
• Reviews and analyzes actual costs to identify inaccuracies.
• Assists with company-wide budgeting reports.
• Reviews, analyzes, and reports actual profit margins.
• Assists with month-end and year-end closings.
• Determines and recommends cost-effective solutions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Oracle Netsuite or other ERP systems.
• Thorough understanding of accounting procedures.
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills, with close attention to detail.
• Ability to manage confidential information.
• Ability to research, compile, analyze and interpret data.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or Business Administration required.
• At least two years of experience in cost accounting required.
• Experience in a Manufacturing Operation preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Location:

This position is located at Bigbelly HQ in Needham, MA

Employee Benefits

• Challenging Careers: Work with industry-leading technology, alongside the smartest people, for some of the largest cities in the world.
• Great Work Environment: Open office space, dynamic culture, paid vacation & company holidays.
• Hybrid Work Schedule: Opportunity to work from home partially during the workweek.
• Compensation & Benefits: Competitive compensation. Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life insurance coverage, plus 401(k) with company match.
• Opportunity to Give Back: Two paid volunteer days per year to spend out in the community with your organization of choice.