Inventory and Accounting Clerk - Kenosha, WI

VetJobs•Kenosha, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Silgan Containers is seeking an Inventory and Accounting Clerk to support production reporting, inventory control, and plant accounting processes at its Kenosha, Wisconsin manufacturing facility. The role focuses on maintaining accurate production and inventory records, including material usage, manufacturing orders, cycle-count adjustments, and ERP transactions, while supporting billing and general plant accounting activities. The Inventory and Accounting Clerk reports to the Plant Controller and works closely with production, shipping, receiving, and plant accounting teams to support accurate production data, inventory records, and financial transactions for manufacturing operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One or more years of accounting, inventory control, or related experience.
Strong attention to detail and effective time-management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Self-motivated work style and ability to meet deadlines.
Flexibility to work additional hours as needed to help with workload and production deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field.
Accounting, inventory control, or related experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience using integrated ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or JD Edwards.

Responsibilities

Input production and material usage data into the ERP system using Manufacturing Order paperwork.
Audit Manufacturing Order paperwork for accuracy and reasonableness, explain variances from key production metrics, and reinforce training on correct documentation procedures.
Process daily customer billing and customer invoices.
Enter, audit, and manage inventory adjustments resulting from cycle counts.
Perform clerical accounting duties requiring knowledge of accounting office practices and accounting classifications.
Interact with multiple departments to gather accounting data and assist with issue resolution.
Back up accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing activities, special projects, and other accounting duties in a small manufacturing accounting department.
Perform daily administrative tasks, including filing, scanning, copying, maintaining records, and processing documentation.
Complete additional accounting and administrative duties as assigned.