Staff Cost Accountant

Company: Granite Telecommunications
Location: Quincy
Posted on: September 13, 2023

Job Description:

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Staff Cost Accountant

Location:
Quincy, MA (HQ)

Job Code:
5029

# of Openings:
1

Description Granite Background & History
Granite is one of the premier communications services' providers to businesses across the United States and Canada. We provide exceptional customized service with an emphasis on reliability and outstanding customer support and our customers include over 85 of the Fortune 100. Granite has over $1.85 Billion in revenue with more than 2,300 employees and is headquartered in Quincy, MA just off I-93 and directly next to the North Quincy T Station on the Red Line. Our mission is to be the leading telecommunications company wherever we offer services as well as provide an environment where the value of each individual is recognized and where each person has the opportunity to further their growth and achieve success.
u Granite has been recognized by the Boston Business Journal as one of the "Healthiest Companies" in Massachusetts for the past 14 consecutive years
u Our Quincy office has an onsite dining facility and a fully equipped state of the art gym that offers daily Cross Fit, Mixed Martial Arts, and Yoga classes available to employees at zero cost
u Granite's philanthropy is unparalleled with over $200 million in donations to organizations such as Dana Farber Cancer Institute, The ALS Foundation and the Alzheimer's Association to name a few
u We have been consistently rated a "Fastest Growing Company" by Inc. Magazine.
u Granite was named to Forbes List of America's Best Employers 2022
u Granite was recently named One of Forbes Best Employers for Diversity
If you are a highly motivated individual who wants to grow your career with a fast paced and progressive company, Granite has countless opportunities for you.
EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled
General Summary of Position:
Great opportunity for a Cost Accountant with a focus on inventory to be a part of a strong Accounting team in a fast-growing company. He/she would have the unique opportunity to have ownership over 1-2 product line's financials as well as inventory accounting.
Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepare journal entries for month-end close.
Analyze, bookkeep and report on inventory cost of goods sold.
Perform variance analysis on assigned general ledger accounts.
Perform account analysis on 1-2 product line's revenue/direct costs.
Perform general ledger account reconciliations.
Support the annual and periodic audit process.
Interface heavily with our Cost Audit department.
Implement accounting process improvements.
Complete special projects and other accounting functions as needed.

Required Qualifications:

2+ years' experience within Cost and/or Inventory accounting.
Advanced analytical skills.
Organized and detail oriented.
Proficiency at an intermediate to Advanced level with Microsoft Excel.
Flexibility to work overtime during month-end close and other peak times, as needed.
Highly organized with the ability to multi-task and work independently while meeting deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
CPA candidate a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

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