We are looking for an Inventory Clerk to join a busy on-site team in Modesto, California. This contract opportunity has the potential to become permanent and is ideal for someone who enjoys detailed transactional work, collaborates well across departments, and can keep inventory records accurate in a fast-paced environment. The role supports invoice validation, inventory posting, reconciliations, and reporting while helping maintain reliable purchasing and costing information.
Responsibilities:
• Review inventory invoices against purchase orders and receiving records to confirm quantities, pricing, freight, and related charges are accurate before processing.
• Investigate mismatches in receiving or invoicing data and partner with warehouse, procurement, and other internal teams to correct issues quickly.
• Enter and post inventory purchase activity into company systems, including SAP, AS400, and other tracking platforms, with close attention to accuracy.
• Check invoice packages for complete backup documentation, route required records such as Certificates of Analysis to Quality Assurance, and ensure approvals are in place for payment.
• Coordinate with buyers and suppliers to maintain accurate item pricing, update purchasing information records, and communicate cost changes to the appropriate teams.
• Process transactions related to ingredient and packaging sales, as well as intercompany transfers involving inventory, milk, and raw materials.
• Prepare month-end inventory accruals, supporting schedules, and recurring reports tied to milk purchases and other inventory activity.
• Reconcile GR/IR balances, vendor statements, and inventory-related general ledger accounts, researching aged items and resolving outstanding discrepancies.
• Maintain reporting for commodity purchases, freight activity, and procurement tracking, while also assisting with vendor record maintenance and cross-functional backup support.
• Contribute to special assignments and other accounting or inventory support tasks as business needs require.
• At least 2 years of experience in inventory, accounting support, accounts payable, or a closely related transactional role.
• Working knowledge of purchase orders, invoice matching, inventory reporting, and procurement-related documentation.
• Experience with SAP, AS400, or similar enterprise systems used for inventory and financial processing.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills, with the ability to organize, review, and manage large volumes of data efficiently.
• Fast and accurate data entry skills, including ten-key proficiency and a consistent focus on detail.
• Ability to follow established procedures, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities in a high-volume environment.
• Strong problem-solving, organization, and follow-up skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• College-level coursework in Accounting and experience with weight ticket entry or accounts payable processing are preferred.
Please contact Robert Half at for immediate consideration.
