Interim Sr. Cost & Inventory Accountant

Interim Senior Cost & Inventory Accountant
Our client, a technology-enabled consumer services company, is seeking an Interim Senior Cost & Inventory Accountant to provide leave coverage and support its inventory accounting function.
This role is fully remote and has an anticipated duration of approximately eight months, including an initial period of overlap and cross-training.
Responsibilities:
Maintain cost accounting calculations, processes, policies, and supporting documentation
Partner with operational and finance teams to ensure the accuracy of inventory balances, cost of goods sold, and related financial data
Perform periodic standard cost reviews and analyze the financial impact of cost changes
Reconcile inventory activity across external providers, vendor shipments, and goods in transit while investigating discrepancies
Prepare month-end journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for assigned accounting areas
Review financial results, prepare fluctuation analyses, and communicate significant trends or variances to leadership
Analyze product costs, cost of goods sold, margins, and profitability to support reporting and decision-making
Provide inventory data and related insights to support financial planning and cost projections
Support inventory management system implementation, including process design, testing, validation, and control development
Coordinate inventory-related audit activities, internal control requirements, and cycle-count processes
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred
5+ years of relevant cost and inventory accounting experience
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, month-end close, inventory valuation, cost of goods sold, and account reconciliations
Experience working within a public company or SOX-controlled environment, including audit and internal control support
Advanced spreadsheet and ERP skills, including experience with inventory management systems and large datasets
Compensation:
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors, including but not limited to:
The individual's skill sets, experience, and training;
Licensure and certifications;
Office location and other geographic considerations;
Other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco by Highspring notes that the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.
By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
· the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
· licensure and certification requirements;
· office location and other geographic considerations; and
· other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).

Work arrangement
Yes