Inventory Clerk / Staff AccountantLocation LaPorte County
Schedule: 7:30 AM or 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday–Friday start time (8‑hour shift)
Salary Range: $62,400 – $66,560 annually
Position Overview
CFS has partnered with a manufacturing company seeking an Inventory Clerk / Staff Accountant to support daily and monthly inventory reconciliation, cycle counting, and basic accounting functions. This role requires strong attention to detail, comfort working on the production floor, and the ability to reconcile physical inventory with ERP system data.
Key Responsibilities
Inventory Reconciliation
• Perform physical inventory checks on tanks, totes, pallets, and rail cars
• Measure materials using provided tools and compare to ERP system data
• Reconcile discrepancies and document findings
• Support monthly inventory reconciliation for major product lines
• Assist in determining when rail cars are empty and complete reconciliations
Cycle Counting
• Conduct ongoing cycle counts throughout the month
• Perform spot‑check reconciliations on selected materials
• Identify and investigate variances
• Maintain accurate cycle count documentation
AP Entry, Billing & Container Tracking
• Enter AP invoices into the ERP system (entry only; no payment processing)
• Assist with billing and tracking of totes and cylinders
• Monitor rental aging reports and customer usage
• Support customer audits to confirm possession of containers
• Assist with costing tasks as skills develop
Minimum Requirements (Must‑Haves)
• Inventory experience
• Basic accounting knowledge
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, SUMIFS)
• ERP system experience
• Strong reconciliation skills and attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications (Pluses)
• Chemical or manufacturing inventory experience
• AP invoice entry experience
• Cost accounting exposure
• Strong analytical skills
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