Senior Cost Accountant
Euro-Pro, a pioneer in innovative cleaning solutions and small household appliances, seeks "top talent" professionals to join the teams in Newton, Massachusetts, Montreal, Quebec and China. We have achieved significant market share in the housewares industry with its functional, innovative products and has become one of the leading companies in the sector.
Recent Highlights
• Named to Inc. magazine’s Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America in 2009, 2010 & 2011!
• Dramatic Sales Growth…
o Company revenues have increased from just over $270MM in fiscal 2007 to nearly $720MM in fiscal 2011!!!
• Euro-Pro is the “Fastest growing, most innovative developer of Home Appliances in the World!”
• Awarded Wal-Mart vendor of the Year for the past 3 consecutive years.
o Most recently in 2010, Euro-Pro was awarded the “Supplier of the Year” for Soft Goods (out of more than 2,000 suppliers!)
• 2011 Recognized and Received the Vendor of the Year & Partnership award from BJ’s
• In 2010, “Mark and Shark” infomercials had more airtime than Letterman, Oprah and Leno combined.
• For the second year in a row, Euro-Pro has been nominated for The People’s Choice Award for the “Favorite Infomercial of the Year!”
• Innovative & high Quality products…Euro-Pro, a Boston-based developer and marketer of innovative, high quality consumer products for the home and creator of the familiar Shark® and Ninja® brands.
Summary of Position
The Senior Accountant for the Corporate Accounting department will be responsible for maintaining and developing strong accounting process and control to ensure key accounts are reconciled in accordance with GAAP specifically focused on Inventory Management.
Essential Functions
• Responsible for supporting the Accounting Manager on aspects of the month end close process
• This position will be responsible for all Inventory Management/monthly inventory reconciliations, raw materials reconciliation (purchased parts) & overall inventory costing
• This position will also oversee the “in-transit” inventory & GRNI monthly account reconciliations.
• Participate in the monthly/quarterly close process by preparing journals, timely and accurate account reconciliations and audit schedules
• Responsible for infomercial/advertising gross margin analysis and adhoc support of operations.
• Responsible for supplier debit note oversight and royalty administration
• Work closely with treasury to ensure that cash is properly recorded and reconciled
• Support the Accounting Manager on General Accounting needs and act as liaison between General Accounting and other departments as required
• Support and adhere to strong internal control policies and procedures and identify areas where improvements can be made
• Drive internal process improvements and continually identify opportunities for automation
• Provide accounting support to Corporate Finance for special projects and ad-hoc reporting and analysis as necessary
• Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree required, MBA preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant work experience in Finance/Accounting required
• Able to handle multiple projects in a fast paced work environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven analytical and organizational skill
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and be detailed oriented with respect to ensuring deadlines are met without creating any negative impact to internal clients
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written is required
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment
• Advanced Microsoft Excel / Office skills required
• Strong system skills (ability to utilize database tools to manage data analysis), think constructively on the best way to assimilate and analyze data.
At Euro-Pro, we are driven to be the best in the industry. We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference. We celebrate and reward initiative, creativity, growth, and commitment to our mission. We will provide the challenge and opportunity to apply all aspects of your experience and skills; you provide the energy, passion, and results.
Euro-Pro supports the national policy of Equal Employment Opportunity.
It is our goal at Euro-Pro to recruit applicants for jobs without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, handicap, marital status or veteran status.
