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Accounting Contractor - Inventory

POSTED 6/2/2026 POSTED 6/2/2026

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Job Description A fast-growing retail technology company is seeking a hands-on Accounting Contractor with deep inventory accounting experience to support a critical inventory project. This person will lead the physical inventory count process, match inventory to historical purchase invoices, establish cost support, design SKU/master data structure, and build a perpetual inventory sub-ledger from scratch. This is a high-impact project for an independent inventory accounting professional who can operate with minimal supervision, partner closely with Finance and Operations, and deliver audit-ready documentation, training materials, and a clean handoff plan.

The contractor will report directly to the CFO and work closely with warehouse and finance teams.

Company:

Confidential Location:

In-office preferred; open to hybrid

Schedule:

Full-time, 40 hours per week

Duration:

2-3 months

Compensation:

$60Hr - $100

Hr Responsibilities:

Physical Inventory Count & Cost Reconstruction Plan and execute a wall-to-wall physical inventory count across warehouse locations in partnership with the warehouse team. Establish a counting methodology for an environment without existing SKUs, including item identification, photography, attribute capture, and unique tagging. Be available for on-site warehouse presence during count execution as needed. Document count procedures, locations, exceptions, and discrepancies in a standardized, audit-ready format. Investigate and reconcile inventory count variances. Recommend disposition for damaged, obsolete, or unidentifiable inventory. Match counted items to purchase invoices to establish original cost. Build a centralized cost file linking items to source invoices, vendors, purchase dates, purchase prices, and landed-cost components such as freight, duty, and brokerage. Investigate items with missing or unclear invoice support and escalate gaps to Finance and Operations. Design and implement a SKU taxonomy aligned with how the company transacts inventory, including brand, category, item attributes, and condition. Assign SKUs and populate item master data, including descriptions, unit of measure, location, and cost. Partner with warehouse teams to label and tag inventory to support future cycle counts and ongoing operations. Inventory Ledger Build, Valuation & Reconciliation Build a perpetual inventory sub-ledger from scratch, capturing item, location, quantity, cost, and value for inventory on hand. Establish opening balances and tie out inventory detail to the general ledger. Document assumptions, sources, and supporting evidence. Define and document inventory transaction types, including receipts, sales, transfers, adjustments, and write-offs. Evaluate inventory and assign defensible fair value using historical sales trends, market research, comparable transactions, and condition assessment. Apply lower-of-cost-or-NRV principles and quantify required write-downs for slow-moving, obsolete, or damaged inventory. Document valuation methodology in a technical accounting memo suitable for audit review. Maintain the inventory sub-ledger and reconcile it to the general ledger on a recurring basis. Prepare and review COGS journal entries. Reconcile data flows between internal platforms, order management systems, warehouse management systems, and ERP systems as applicable. Lead variance analysis related to count-to-system, cost-to-invoice, and value-to-ledger differences. Partner with Operations to identify root causes and improve inventory controls. Establish reserves for excess, obsolete, slow-moving, and damaged inventory, including periodic NRV review. Create written documentation covering the end-to-end inventory ledger build, valuation methodology, and reconciliation procedures. Produce training materials and lead knowledge-transfer sessions for Finance and Operations. Establish a go-forward cycle count program and inventory controls framework prior to handoff.

Required Qualifications:

Hands-on accounting experience with strong inventory accounting expertise. Experience building or improving a perpetual inventory sub-ledger. Strong cost capture and invoice matching experience. Experience with landed-cost components, including freight, duty, and brokerage. SKU taxonomy and item master data design experience. Strong understanding of inventory valuation, lower-of-cost-or-NRV, reserves, and write-downs. Ability to produce audit-ready documentation. Comfortable working on-site in warehouse environments during count execution. Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines. Strong documentation, training, and handoff capabilities. Experience partnering with Finance, Operations, and warehouse teams. The Solomon Page Distinction Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve. About Solomon Page Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook , and LinkedIn . Opportunity Awaits. #

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Job Snapshot

EMPLOYEE TYPE

Contract

WORKPLACE

On-site

LOCATION

Los Angeles, CA

DATE POSTED

6/2/2026 Check Out Similar Jobs

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