Remote Staff Accountant – Inventory & Cost (Contract)

SHR Talent; Bowling Green (KY); Remote; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SHR Talent is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant – Inventory & Cost for a remote temporary opportunity to support a healthcare/pharmaceutical organization. The role focuses on inventory accounting, cost analysis, month-end close, and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills and hands-on experience with inventory reconciliations, cost accounting, and US GAAP, in a manufacturing or distribution environment. ASAP start date; temporary 4-6 months.

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel skills and experience analyzing large data sets.
• Experience with inventory reconciliations and cost accounting.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems; Oracle EBS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Prepare inventory reconciliations, rollforwards, and valuations across multiple locations.
• Analyze inventory costs, variances, and excess inventory to identify discrepancies and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain accurate inventory and cost records in accordance with US GAAP.
• Assist with physical inventory counts, intercompany inventory transactions, and audits.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Inventory analysis

Cost accounting

US GAAP knowledge

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Oracle EBS

Job description

SHR Talent is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant – Inventory & Cost for a remote temporary opportunity to support a healthcare/pharmaceutical organization. The role focuses on inventory accounting, cost analysis, month-end close, and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills and hands-on experience with inventory reconciliations, cost accounting, and US GAAP, in a manufacturing or distribution environment. ASAP start date; temporary 4-6 months.