COST ACCOUNTANT

MICRO CENTER is the nation's leading computer and electronics big box retailer, offering more than 40,000 top technology products. For over 45 years, our success has been driven by unmatched expertise, a passion for innovation, and a steadfast commitment to exceptional customer service.

Joining Micro Center means more than working in retail-it's an opportunity to be at the forefront of fast-growing tech, including edge AI, advanced 3D printing, robotics, and emerging maker solutions shaping the future.

At Micro Center, Passion, Energy, and Commitment aren't just words-they're how we work, grow, and win together. We take pride in creating long-term customer relationships and cultivating a workplace where associates are supported, empowered, and valued. Our teams play a hands-on role in bringing complex and cutting-edge solutions to life for our customers, making technology approachable and impactful every day.

About the Role

We are currently seeking a self-motivated, results-oriented Cost Accountant. This role will assemble information from sources throughout the company and verify, reconcile, record, adjust, and prepare required Financial Control Reports relating to Merchandise Sales, Cost of Sales, and Inventories, including the following:

Cost of Sales: Prepare and verify the inventory adjustments, including Cost of Sales, POS Markdowns, Transfers, Vendor Allowances & Price Protection, Intra-Co. Fees from Service Department, Inventory Shrink & Obsolescence, Shipping & Freight Costs, RTV Cost of Sales Adjustments, Destroyed Merchandise, and Purchase Discounts.

Merchandise Inventory: Prepare and process inventory adjustments to ensure the accuracy of the Inventory System (IPMS).

Reports: Maintain and modify when necessary, reports reflecting daily sales and COGS for all divisions of Micro Electronics, Inc.

Physical Inventory: Participate in Physical Inventory three times per year. This will require working on those three "Inventory Weekends" on Saturday and Sunday.

Reports to and assists the Inventory Control Manager in special projects and in physical inventory taking, reconciliation, and reporting.

What Youll Do

• Process & Balance Store Use Merchandise - Daily/Weekly - prepare, adjust, & transfer store use merchandise:

• Receive transfers from stores, adjust inventory, & make corresponding GL entries

• Process Wires Daily

• Prepare wire packet for AP

• Process wire in the bank

• Price Protections & Vendor Allowances - On a weekly basis, process price protections and vendor allowances in the inventory IPMS system

• Inventory Adjustment - On an as needed basis, process inventory adjustments (destructions, conversions, write-offs, transfers, invoice receiver variances & other miscellaneous inventory adjustments

• Document all systems and make recommendations for improvement and efficiencies

What Were Looking For

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience, preferably working with inventory management systems (IPMS experience is a plus), accounting software, or other inventory-related processes
• Solid understanding of business accounting principles and practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to create and maintain spreadsheets for reconciliations, reporting, and transaction tracking
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, organize diverse workloads, and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams

Benefits That Support Your Growth and Well‑Being

At Micro Center, we're committed to taking care of our associates so they can thrive-both at work and in life. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for regular full‑time associates
• Competitive Employee Discount, including our Friends & Family Discount Program
• Tuition Reimbursement and Education Savings Opportunities to support continuous learning
• Paid Time Off for regular associates to rest, recharge, and take care of what matters most
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match to help you plan for the future
• Industry‑Leading Vendor and Company Training to build your skills and product expertise
• Clear Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities across the organization

Why Micro Center

Our core promise is to take care of our associates and our customers. That commitment has guided our culture, our growth, and our success for more than four decades-and it's what makes Micro Center a truly exceptional place to build your career.

Micro Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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