COST ACCOUNTANT

Company: Bose
Location: Framingham
Posted on: September 28, 2024

Job Description:

You know the moment. It's the first notes of that song you love, the intro to your favorite movie, or simply the sound of someone you love saying "hello." It's in these moments that sound matters most. At Bose, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth. We've dedicated ourselves to improving it for nearly 60 years. And we're passionate down to our bones about making whatever you're listening to a little more magical. At Bose, we are entirely self-funded, and enabling growth year after year takes careful planning, talent, capability, and passion. Through a broad variety of specialties and disciplines, the Finance team enables the business to make the decisions and investments, at the right times, to ensure the long-term financial viability of the company. Job Description About the Job

• Update costing for all new products and participate in the annual costing process.
• Monitor and analyze cost variances between standard and actual costs.
• Identify areas of cost inefficiencies and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate product costing records and ensure adherence to accounting standards.
• Identify opportunities to streamline cost accounting processes and improve efficiency.
• Assist in internal and external audits by providing supporting documentation and explanations.
• Apply the principles of Accounting and Statistics to install and maintain systems that provide information on detailed costs that are not necessarily provided by Accounting Systems.
• Plan the installation as well as direct the cost system that provides current costs and reports according to records on the purchase cost of raw materials, labor, depreciation, and overhead to determine the unit costs.
• Analyze changes in design, raw materials, production methods as well as salaries to determine their effect on production costs. About You
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
  • Preferred 1-2 Years of experience in cost accounting
  • Preferred experience with SAP and Microsoft Excel
  • Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines. Bose is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. For additional information, please review: (1) the EEO is the Law Poster (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf); and (2) its Supplements (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm). Please note, the company's pay transparency is available at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/EO13665_PrescribedNondiscriminationPostingLanguage_JRFQA508c.pdf. Bose is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the application or employment process, please send an e-mail to Wellbeing@bose.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Our goal is to create an atmosphere where every candidate feels supported and empowered in the interviewing process. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our success, and we believe that providing reasonable accommodation is not only a legal obligation but also a fundamental aspect of our commitment to being an employer of choice. We recognize that individuals may have different needs and requirements based on their abilities, and we provide reasonable accommodations to ensure ideal conditions are met during the application process. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send a note to wellbeing@bose.com

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