Cost Accountant (Temporary

From designing the first patented down jacket in America to winning over 60 industry awards in the last 10 years , Eddie Bauer has built a legacy of inspiration, innovation, and exploration over the last century. While our business has changed over time, our work remains centered around helping others engage in the transformative powers of the outdoors. We believe we’re stronger, bolder, and more successful when we act together, and we’re committed to finding diverse and unique talent with varied perspectives. Every role within Eddie Bauer, whether in our corporate office or one of our stores, will have an opportunity to play a part in achieving our mission of inspiring, empowering, and enabling everyone to experience the outdoors and live their adventure.

 

Purpose: We are looking for highly motivated and a hands-on individual to join our cost accounting team. This role requires an in-depth involvement in all aspects of tracking product costs. Ability to work and interact with various cross-functional teams across the company is essential to succeed in this role. 

 

This is a Temporary Position. 

Position Responsibilities:

• Responsibility for accounting, tracking, and analysis of component level product costs
• Work closely with Finance, Accounting, Logistics and Production teams to develop standard freight costs and adjust them on at least a seasonal basis
• Work in conjunction with IT on publishing and uploading freight standards into ERP system and developing any necessary reporting related to cost accounting needs
• Calculate and explain purchase price variances (actual cost vs. standard cost) on a monthly basis
• Perform account analysis and reconciliation of various General Ledger activity for all cost of goods expenses
• Create and publish management level reporting if inbound Freight expenses
• Participation in various aspects of annual budget process
• Work on various special projects as directed by Finance and Accounting leadership
• Perform analysis of various supply chain related costs
• Assist in providing necessary data for year-end and bank audits.

Position Requirements:

• 5+ years of work experience in Cost Accounting, General Accounting, or Financial Analysis. Experience in the apparel industry is a plus.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Management.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to manage, analyze and maneuver data from several sources.
• Extremely detail oriented
• Ability to summarize activity for management level presentation.
• Self-Starter with strong communication skills (written and verbal) and able to work independently.
• Collaborate with cross functional partners, spanning multiple brands and departments within the organization.
• Experience with SAP, Infor, GTNexus, Maersk, FTZ is a plus.
• Adhere to regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration. Job duties may be performed effectively using the hybrid work program designated by the company.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor as the company retains the right to change duties to this position.
• Must have authorization to work in the United States.

Physical Requirements:
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to maintain regular and timely attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to constantly operate a computer, other office equipment and look at a monitor for up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to clearly and accurately communicate and exchange information verbally, in writing, or through other means in person, telephonically, or through virtual communication methods
• Ability to reach at or below shoulder level
• Ability to carry equipment, moving boxes/samples, etc This is a Temporary position. Hourly pay is $30 - $40 hourly depending on experience. SPARC Group LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We value a culture of inclusion and diversity within our workforce, and are committed to maintaining a workplace free from prohibited employment conduct, including discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, civil partnership, status as a covered veteran, status in the Uniformed Services of the United States, citizenship and any other characteristic protected by law (“Protected Characteristics”).