Description

Part-time - 20 hours a week

100% onsite.

We are looking for a PART-TIME Inventory / Cost Accountant to join our team on a contract basis. This part-time opportunity is well suited for an accounting specialist who can support inventory and cost analysis in a manufacturing environment, with an expected schedule of approximately 20 hours per week during daytime business hours. The role offers flexibility in weekly scheduling while also requiring availability for key month-end activities.

Responsibilities:

- Reconciliations & General ledger - Review inventory-related financial data to maintain accurate cost records and support reliable reporting.

- Analyze standard costs, material usage, and production variances to identify trends and explain cost movement.

- Assist with month-end close activities tied to inventory and cost accounting, including support on critical reporting days.

- Partner with accounting and operational teams to improve visibility into manufacturing costs and inventory performance.

- Reconcile inventory balances and investigate discrepancies to help ensure financial accuracy.

- Prepare clear summaries and reports that highlight cost trends, inventory issues, and areas for follow-up.

Requirements - Background in cost accounting with experience supporting inventory-focused financial activities.

- Working knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting principles and standard costing methods.

- Ability to perform cost analysis and interpret variances in a production environment.

- Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling reconciliations and financial records.

- Comfortable working independently in a part-time Contract role with a flexible daytime schedule.

- Availability to support specific timing needs during month-end close periods.

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