Contract Inventory Accounting Lead

Vaco; La Mirada (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking an Interim Inventory Accounting Manager (Contract) in California to lead cost and inventory accounting across multiple branches. You will supervise the Cost Accountant, coordinate item costing, transfers, and BOM activity, and support month-end close and audits.

The role requires 5+ years in cost/inventory accounting, strong Excel and ERP skills, and the ability to drive process improvements in a distributed operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of cost accounting, inventory accounting, manufacturing, distribution, or related experience.
• Strong knowledge of inventory accounting, standard costing, cycle counts, physical inventory, BOMs, inventory valuation, and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the Cost Accountant, including reviewing work, setting priorities, and providing guidance.
• Oversee inventory and cost accounting, including item costing, inventory transfers, adjustments, and BOM/production activity.
• Manage cycle counts and physical inventory across multiple branches and warehouse locations.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies, negative inventory, costing issues, and operational variances.
• Review inventory adjustments and transactions for accuracy, proper documentation, and approval.
• Partner with Accounting during month-end close to reconcile inventory to the General Ledger.
• Review inventory valuation and analyze slow-moving, excess, and obsolete inventory.
• Support inventory reserves, write-offs, year-end physical counts, and external audit requests.
• Develop inventory reporting and KPIs and recommend improvements to inventory processes and controls.
• Partner with Operations, Purchasing, Production, and branch teams to maintain accurate inventory records.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

Sage ERP

Excel

Job description

Vaco by Highspring is seeking an Interim Inventory Accounting Manager (Contract) in California to lead cost and inventory accounting across multiple branches. You will supervise the Cost Accountant, coordinate item costing, transfers, and BOM activity, and support month-end close and audits.

The role requires 5+ years in cost/inventory accounting, strong Excel and ERP skills, and the ability to drive process improvements in a distributed operation.