Staff Accountant

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

Job Type: Temporary / Contract 4-6 months

Pay Rate: Up to $32/hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday

Start Date: ASAP

Job Summary

SHR Talent is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant – Inventory & Cost for a remote temporary opportunity with an established organization in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry. This position will focus on inventory accounting, cost analysis, month-end close, and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and hands-on experience with inventory reconciliations and cost accounting. Previous experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, manufacturing, or distribution environments is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Prepare inventory reconciliations, rollforwards, and inventory valuations across multiple inventory locations.
• Analyze inventory costs, variances, and excess inventory to identify discrepancies and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain accurate inventory and cost accounting records in accordance with US GAAP.
• Assist with physical inventory counts, cost ledger reconciliations, and intercompany inventory transactions.
• Support internal controls, SOX compliance, and internal and external audit requests.
• Collaborate with finance, supply chain, and operations teams to resolve inventory and accounting discrepancies.
• Prepare financial analyses and reports utilizing advanced Excel functions.
• Assist with additional accounting projects and process improvements as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 3–5+ years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years of hands-on inventory and cost accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close procedures.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience analyzing large data sets.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and internal accounting controls.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems; Oracle EBS preferred.
• Pharmaceutical, healthcare, manufacturing, or distribution industry experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Ability to learn new processes quickly and meet deadlines.