Cost Accountant at Consultative Search Group Long Beach, CA

Job Overview Cost Accountant job at Consultative Search Group. Long Beach, CA. A large cosmetics company seeks a Cost Accountant to join their dynamic team. Reporting to the Global Brand Controller, this candidate will oversee all accounting processes related to inventory and month-end close. Responsibilities Collaborate cross functionally to understand inventory levels and the impacts on financial performance and serve as the liaison with Operations to continually drive process improvement and accuracy of reports. Understand and troubleshoot with IT on Oracle system related issues that impact inventory, costing, and month-end close. Calculate and help shape decisions regarding inventory reserves for excess and obsolete products. Coordinate month-end close with upstream departments that impact inventory and cost of goods sold (COGs). Become the subject matter expert in all areas that impact inventory on financial reports. Perform flux analysis on inventory levels and COGs margins. In charge of all inventory levels and COGs related audits requests. Challenge current processes and determine opportunities of improvement to drive change and efficiency. Understand materiality and properly assess US GAAP Accounting when making/proposing business decisions. Other related accounting duties and ad-hoc projects as needed. Qualifications A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university is required, with a focus in Accounting, Finance, or Economics. At least 4+ years of relevant experience with physical inventory, demonstrating a solid foundation general accounting principles and best practices; industry experience and/or CPG experience highly preferred. Exceptional organizational and prioritization/time management skills; demonstrated ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and manage responsibilities across multiple customers simultaneously. Comfortable operating in a fast paced, ever-changing environment; someone who thrives in ambiguity and adapts quickly. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a heavy emphasis on mastery of Excel, showcasing the ability to manipulate data effectively and derive valuable insights (i.e. lookups, pivots, formulas, filters.) Ability to write macros and prior experience with Oracle Fusion a huge plus. An energetic, positive attitude that encourages a team and builds/maintains robust relationships. #J-18808-Ljbffr