We are offering a contract for a Sr. Accountant position in Waltham, Massachusetts. In this role, you will be expected to analyze, reconcile, and report on product margin-related activity for North America, focusing on inventory costing and operational inventory. This role is crucial within our team, with tasks ranging from account reconciliations to month-end journal entries and variance analysis.
Responsibilities:
• Analyze, reconcile, and report on product margin-related activity
• Operate within inventory systems and integrations, standard costing, and operational inventory
• Oversee accounting and financial reporting for the company's inventory and margin-related accounts
• Assist in monthly forecast inputs and annual budget processes
• Collaborate closely with internal operations and finance teams to understand and optimize processes
• Develop a deep understanding of margin accounts and use this knowledge to continuously improve and refine forecasts for Other Product Costs
• Perform inventory reserve adjustments and analysis including reserve for obsolete inventory, returns, and repairs
• Execute ad hoc reporting and projects as required
• Conduct month-end journal entries and variance analysis
• Maintain a solid knowledge of cost and inventory accounting principles as well as an understanding of inventory control principles.