The Quarto Group · 8 hours ago
Inventory Cost Accountant
Beverly, MA, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$65K/yr - $65K/yr
3+ years expThe Quarto Group is seeking a detail-driven Inventory Cost Accountant to join their team. In this critical role, you’ll ensure the accuracy and integrity of inventory and cost accounting processes while collaborating across departments to resolve issues and analyze variances.
Food and BeverageNewsPublishing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Review and process HBG warehouse feed batches, including issue research:
Inventory transfers
Inventory transactions (adjustments)
Purchasing receipts (standard, consignment, firm items, add landed cost)
Review, research, and correct general ledger activity
Set up, review, and break down freight bills; provide line-item receipts to Accounts Payable
Review, process, and receive drop shipments (including landed costs) and forward documentation to AR:
Emails from Traffic
Validate drop ship spreadsheet for completeness
Ensure product costs are accurate
Perform ad hoc reporting, research, adjustments, and corrections
Review and process Lightning Source AOD invoice
Create, enter, and receive purchase orders in GP for all AOD sale items
Post daily sales batches impacted by AOD transactions
Review and process unprocessed HBG transaction report
Research and correct items rejected from HBG feed
Perform inventory variance analysis for non-consignment and consignment warehouses; recommend adjustments as needed
Reconcile purchase and freight clearing accounts to the general ledger
Create Negative Inventory batch, send to IT, and post correction batch
Prepare and invoice consignment billings throughout the month
Create consignment and eBook accrual spreadsheets
Prepare, create, enter, and receive POs; prepare and invoice POD billings throughout the month
Assist Manager with annual audit for all inventory items:
Prepare reports and reconciliations
Pull test/sample items
Qualification
Required
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to understand cross-functional impact of transactions
Highly detail-oriented with strong initiative; able to work independently and collaboratively
Effective verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills
Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required
Minimum 3 years of experience as an Inventory or Cost Accountant
Advanced MS Excel proficiency required
Experience analyzing cost-related data
Preferred
Experience with MS Dynamics GP preferred
Publishing industry experience a plus, but not required
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental
Vision
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k)
Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life/AD&D Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Generous paid time off
Company
The Quarto Group
The Quarto Group (LSE: QRT) is the leading global illustrated book publisher.
Founded in 2013New Hope, Pennsylvania, USA
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2016-05-26Acquired
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