Cost Accountant

Description:
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.

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 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementations related to cost accounting

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:
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

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