Inventory & Costing Clerk – ERP & Invoicing

Metals-USA; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual | 3 weeks

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Metals USA Flat Rolled Group in Northbrook, IL is seeking an Accounting Clerk to join our finance team. You will handle inventory receipts, cost accounting for production jobs, and related invoicing processes in an ERP environment.

Responsibilities include reviewing orders and invoices, maintaining inventory records, supporting periodic valuations, and assisting with billing inquiries. Strong detail orientation and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong mathematical, analytical, and organizational skills with close attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with internal and external customers.
• Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Receives physical inventory and records purchase order receipts accurately and timely in the ERP system.
• Calculates and records inventory costs based on production jobs, material usage, processing activities, labor allocations, overhead allocations, and other applicable manufacturing costs; researches and resolves costing variances and discrepancies.
• Reviews purchase orders, supplier invoices, receiving records, shipping documents, and other supporting documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Verifies inventory quantities, material specifications, production job costs, and inventory valuations; researches and resolves receiving, costing, manufacturing, and invoice discrepancies.
• Maintains accurate inventory accounting records and supports periodic inventory valuation and reconciliation activities.
• Reviews and enters sales invoices and prepares invoices for internal and external invoicing systems.
• Investigates and resolves customer billing inquiries, invoice issues, credits, and related discrepancies.
• Assists with invoice verification and the payment approval process.
• Participates in physical inventory counts and processes inventory or billing credits as needed.
• Documents and communicates transaction irregularities, corrective actions, and continuing needs to Accounting, Purchasing, Warehouse, Operations, Sales, customers, and suppliers as appropriate.
• Provides the Controller and/or Senior Accountant with accurate financial data to support timely reporting.

Skills

Mathematical

Analytical

Organizational

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree coursework in Accounting, Finance or Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Metals USA Flat Rolled Group in Northbrook, IL is seeking an Accounting Clerk to join our finance team. You will handle inventory receipts, cost accounting for production jobs, and related invoicing processes in an ERP environment.

Responsibilities include reviewing orders and invoices, maintaining inventory records, supporting periodic valuations, and assisting with billing inquiries. Strong detail orientation and communication skills are essential.