Cost Accounting Manager

Robert Half • Fullerton, CA • 1h ago

Description

Robert Half is seeking an experienced interim Accounting Manager with extensive Inventory & Cost of Sales for our privately held Distribution client. The consultant will assess, streamline, and optimize the inventory management workflows. The consultant will analyze the existing setup, design improved processes, and implement best-practice solutions that reduce manual work and strengthen financial accuracy. This role will be done hybrid located in Fullerton, CA.

Responsibilities

Knowledge of the Zoho Inventory system and QuickBooks Online accounting system

Review the current Inventory configuration, workflows, item setup, and cost tracking methodology.

Analyze the manual steps currently required to manage inventory, sales orders, purchase orders, and adjustments.

Identify gaps and inefficiencies caused by the lack of integration with QuickBooks Online.

Recommend process improvements, automation opportunities, and structural changes to the product, warehouse, and cost-of-sales workflows.

Configure Zoho Inventory settings and inventory valuation methods as needed.

Develop an efficient system for capturing COGS and inventory adjustments that ensures accurate reporting in QuickBooks Online

Create documentation, SOPs, and training materials for the internal team.

Provide hands-on training for staff on new workflows, reconciling inventory, and maintaining accurate cost-of-sales data.

Assist in ongoing monitoring, troubleshooting, and refinement after implementation.

Qualifications

Proven experience with Zoho Inventory, including setup, customization, and workflow optimization.

Strong understanding of inventory accounting, including COGS, valuation methods, and reconciliation practices.

Experience working with QuickBooks Online

Ability to design streamlined workflows that reduce manual tasks and improve accuracy.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate operational needs into system processes.

Excellent communication skills and ability to train non-technical staff.

Experience documenting SOPs or building internal process manuals.

Requirements - Extensive experience with Zoho Inventory, including setup, customization, and workflow optimization.

Strong knowledge of inventory accounting principles, including valuation methods and reconciliation processes.

Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and its integration with inventory systems.

Demonstrated ability to design and implement efficient workflows that reduce manual tasks and enhance accuracy.

Excellent analytical skills to translate operational needs into effective system processes.

Strong communication skills with the ability to train and support non-technical staff.

Proven experience in creating SOPs and internal process documentation.

At least 5 years of relevant experience in cost and inventory management roles.

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