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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.

Requirements • Proficiency in Account Reconciliation is required

• Experience with Balance Sheet Reconciliation is necessary

• Familiarity with Bank Reconciliations is expected

• Must have knowledge of General Ledger management

• Ability to handle Journal Entries is crucial

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is a must

• Experience with Month End Close activities is necessary

• Knowledge of NetSuite is a significant advantage

• Familiarity with Oracle is required

• SAP expertise is essential

• Experience with Oracle R12 E-Business Suite (EBS) is highly desirable

• Inventory Reconciliation skills are crucial

• Proficiency in Variance Analysis is required

• Familiarity with Product Costing is expected

• Experience with Month-end Close Activities is necessary

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