Cost Accountant jobs in Columbus, OH

MICRO CENTER is the nation’s leading computer and electronic device big box retailer! Our technology superstore has an industry-leading 40,000 selection of premier computer products and the most knowledgeable staff in the business. Passion, Energy & Commitment describe life at Micro Center. We are passionate about customer service and developing long-term customer relationships. We are looking for those that are committed to these same values.

We are currently seeking a self-motivated, results oriented Cost Accountant. It is Micro Center’s core promise to take care of our associates and customers which has led to our success over the last 40 years!

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

Assemble information from sources throughout the company and verify, reconcile, record, adjust, and prepare required Financial Control Reports relating to Merchandise Sales, Cost of Sales, and Inventories, including the following:

Cost of Sales: Prepare and verify the inventory adjustments including: Cost of Sales; POS Markdowns; Transfers; Vendor Allowances & Price Protection; Intra-Co. Fees from Service Department; Inventory Shrink & Obsolescence; Shipping & Freight Costs; RTV Cost of Sales Adjustments; Destroyed Merchandise; and Purchase Discounts.

Merchandise Inventory: Prepare and process inventory adjustments to ensure the accuracy of the Inventory System (IPMS).

Reports: Maintain and modify when necessary, reports reflecting daily sales and COGS for all divisions of Micro Electronics, Inc.

Physical Inventory: Participate in Physical Inventory three times per year. This will require working on Saturday and Sunday on “Inventory Weekend”.

Reports to and assists the Inventory Control Manager in special projects and in physical inventory taking, reconciliation, and reporting.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process & Balance Store Use Merchandise - Daily/Weekly - Prepare, Adjust, & Transfer Store use merchandise:
  • Receive transfers from stores, adjust inventory, & make corresponding GL entries.
• Process Wires Daily
  • Prepare wire packet for AP
  • Process wire in the bank
• Price Protections & Vendor Allowances - On a weekly basis process Price protections and Vendor allowances in the inventory IPMS system.
• Inventory Adjustment - On as need be basis need to process inventory adjustments (destructions, conversion, write-off, transfers, invoice receiver variances & other miscellaneous inventory adjustments.
• Document all systems and make recommendations for improvement and efficiencies.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Business Preferred or equivalent experience.
• Two to Five years related work experience. Preferably working with an Inventory System (IPMS a plus), Accounting system, or other inventory related experience.
• A very strong working knowledge of Business Accounting.
• Very Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Ability to work with Excel and create spreadsheets for use in reconciliations, reporting and recording of transactions.
• Strong Mathematical Skills. The ability to organize diverse workloads and communicate clearly with other areas of the organization.

MICRO CENTER OFFERS EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits Coverage for Regular Full-Time Associates
• Employee Discount that includes a Friends & Family Discount Program
• Tuition Reimbursement & Education Discounts
• Paid Time Off for Regular Associates
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Esteemed Vendor & Company Job Training
• Career Advancement Opportunities

OUR GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:

At Micro Center, we empower our employees to set their sights high and blaze their own trails. This is a place where your future success and growth are truly a result of your own efforts and achievements. Our teams are made up of motivated individuals who work hard to advance their careers. Join our team and see how hard work, loyalty, competitive spirit and unwavering commitment to the customer can take you and your career to new places.

Micro Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.