<p>Robert Half Management Resources is currently looking for an experienced Accounting and Finance Manager to support a manufacturing client in Piqua, Ohio on a several month interim contract engagement. In this fully onsite role, you will provide hands-on accounting and financial planning support, helping maintain day-to-day finance operations and deliver timely analysis for business decisions. This role will assist with recurring monthly accounting operations tasks such as: month-end close, posting journal entries, bank and GL reconciliations, and financial statement review. Some light FP&A tasks will also be required such as variance analysis, budget to actual, and other ad hoc financial analysis. This role is expected to run through the end of Jan and is based onsite at the client's location in Piqua, OH.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead core monthly accounting activities, including coordinating the close cycle and helping ensure accurate and timely financial results.</p><p>• Prepare and record journal entries while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and supporting documentation.</p><p>• Review financial results across the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement to identify trends, issues, and reporting needs.</p><p>• Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances to confirm accuracy and resolve discrepancies efficiently.</p><p>• Develop Excel-based analyses, reports, and models to support forecasting, budgeting, and other ad hoc finance requests.</p><p>• Partner with finance leadership to manage recurring reporting responsibilities and provide insight into business performance.</p><p>• Support day-to-day FP&A and accounting priorities by taking ownership of operational tasks and responding to shifting business demands.</p><p>• Contribute financial data and analysis for special projects and evolving reporting requirements within the manufacturing environment.</p>