About this opportunity
The Entwistle Company lists this Junior Cost Accounting Analyst opportunity in berlin, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Junior Cost Accounting Analyst
The Entwistle Company is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Cost Accounting Analyst to build a long-term career in our collaborative and innovative environment.
This role is well suited for an early-career accounting or finance professional who enjoys working with data, researching variances, learning business processes, and helping resolve issues across departments. This role has the potential to grow and adapt, with potential future tasks including but not limited to budgeting, cost forecasting, and project variance analysis.
In this role, you'll help deliver mission-critical components that support U.S. and allied defense, with your skills, creativity, and impact directly contributing to national and global security. We value talent, encourage innovation, and promote professional growth.
Ready to make a real difference? Join us.
Our Mission Statement
To be an essential provider of mission-critical defense components & systems, spanning air, land, sea and space, recognized for our specialized capabilities, quality and dependability.
To design, manufacture & build-to-print innovative and cost-effective products.
To help our DoD, Prime and Foreign Military customers and US warfighter succeed in their missions.
At The Entwistle Company, our values—Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Commitment—guide everything we do, from daily decisions to long-term strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform daily inventory reconciliation; utilize ERP data and documentation to research and explain variances
Identify potential process, training, or system issues and escalate to management
Maintain a detailed schedule for ledger reconciliations and prepare monthly journal entries
Analyze manufacturing and accounting transactions and communicate with other departments to understand transaction activities and resolve issues
Ensure compliance with GAAP inventory accounting requirements
Assist with transaction corrections, system cleanup, and process follow-up when needed
Other duties as assigned
Soft Skills Qualifications:
Strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills
Positive mindset and adaptability to changing business needs
Good interpersonal skills for collaboration across departments
Strong communication skills for prompt escalation of issues and questions
Receptive to guidance and able to quickly embed it in workflows
Competitive pay based on experience.
What We Offer:
401k – 4% match on 5% deferrals
PTO – Up to 5 weeks
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Employer Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability
Employer provided Paid Family/Medical Leave
Generous Health Insurance Coverage
Dental Insurance AND Vision Insurance
Safety Shoes & Glasses reimbursements
Employee Appreciation Event
Competitive pay based on experience.
Requirements
Technical Qualifications:
Minimum Associate degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field; Bachelor's degree preferred
Minimum one year experience in accounting or finance, including reconciliation (2+ years preferred). Relevant internships or co-op experience may apply.
Working knowledge of GAAP concepts and account reconciliation principles
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel
Experience using ERP or accounting systems (2+ years preferred); experience using Global Shop Solutions a plus
Experience in a manufacturing environment required; 2 years preferred
Prior government contractor experience a plus
Experience with modeling in Excel preferred, including nested formulas, pivot tables, and math and logic formulas
Related Military Job Codes:
We value military experience and recognize transferable skills. Candidates with the following military job codes or similar may have relevant experience for this position:
Army MOS: 36B – Financial Management Technician
Navy NEC: 3100 – Supply Corps Officer
Air Force AFSC: 65F – Financial Management Officer
Marine Corps MOS: 3451 – Fiscal/Financial Technician
Worksite address
berlin, MA, 01503, US
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