Inventory Accountant

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.
• 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.