Inventory Clerk

We are looking for an Inventory Clerk to join a manufacturing team in North Carolina on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This role supports inventory accuracy, costing activities, and day-to-day accounting operations in a production-driven environment. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to work effectively with warehouse, production, and finance teams.

Responsibilities:
• Track inventory activity and help keep stock records accurate through regular review, reconciliation, and data updates.
• Support product cost analysis by maintaining costing details, reviewing pricing information, and monitoring cost of sales trends.
• Record inventory-related accounting transactions accurately and help ensure proper valuation of materials and finished goods.
• Assist with invoice handling, data entry, and other accounting tasks tied to payables, receivables, and general ledger support.
• Review operational and production data to identify variances, highlight trends, and contribute to process improvement efforts.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial reporting activities.
• Partner with internal teams across accounting, warehouse, production, and customer-facing functions to resolve discrepancies and maintain data integrity.
• Organize records and provide reports or backup documentation needed for audits and compliance reviews.• Experience in inventory accounting, cost accounting, or accounting support within a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoice processing, and general accounting procedures.
• Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze financial and operational information and identify inconsistencies or cost variances.
• Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams while also managing assigned tasks independently.
• Proficiency with standard accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for tracking inventory and financial data.
• Dependable organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced setting.