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The Chemical Analysis Division within the Analytical Instruments Group is seeking a Cost Accountant in Franklin, MA. The Chemical Analysis Division (CAD) is headquartered in Franklin, MA with operations throughout the world generating $800+ million in annual revenues with 2,200 employees. The Cost Accountant will be an important contributor within the Operations Finance Team. This position reports to the Cost Accounting Manager and will be responsible for cost accounting strategies and inventory management for various sites, offering the right candidate a significant opportunity for career development and growth.

What you will do:

• Perform monthly financial close activities including accuracy of manufacturing overhead expenses, overhead allocations, inventory, and cost-of-goods-sold. Ensure accuracy and reliability of general ledger/trial balance for the inventory grouping of accounts.

• Audit the Cycle Count Program for the sites ensuring accuracy and proper valuation of site perpetual inventories. Assist with physical inventories, as needed.

• Review, summarize and report on inventory, E&O reserve, and direct material costs.

• Assist with the yearly cost roll to ensure accurate costing.

• Perform margin analysis to account for the impact of price, mix, and volume.

• Ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, company policy, approval authority matrix and standard operating procedure; recommends changes to strengthen control environment

• Perform special projects and ad-hoc reporting as needed and other accounting duties as assigned by management.

• Some travel may be required.

How you will get here:

Education/Certification

• An undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, related area or equivalent work experience

• MBA or Masters degree preferred

• CPA or CMA preferred

Experience

• Requires 1 year of relevant accounting experience.

• Cost Accounting experience preferred. Strong experience with involvement in cycle counts, or inventory considered.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Proven understanding of fundamental cost accounting theories and concepts, including Sarbanes-Oxley compliance principles.

• Ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment while meeting required deadlines.

• Self-motivated with a high bias for action.

• Desire to drive business process improvements and performance.

• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP concepts.

• Experience with Infor XA and Intuitive is preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

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