<p>Robert Half has partnered with local businesses to fill contract opportunities for Senior Staff Accountants. To be considered for ongoing opportunities, please apply first, then contact our finance and accounting talent managers at (937) 224-8326 </p><p>Senior Staff Accountants are responsible for: </p><ul><li>Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in adherence to GAAP.</li><li>Perform reconciliations for key accounts, including cash, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and liabilities, ensuring proper ledger-to-subledger alignment.</li><li>Prepare and post complex journal entries (e.g., depreciation, accruals, adjustments) to maintain accurate financial records.</li><li>Manage the fixed asset ledger, overseeing asset acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation schedules.</li><li>Collaborate with external auditors during annual audits by organizing requested financial documentation and ensuring regulatory compliance.</li><li>Implement process improvements for reconciliation of workflows</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join our team on a Contract basis in Muncie, Indiana. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting reporting cycles, and ensuring accounting activity aligns with established controls and compliance standards. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in manufacturing accounting, a sharp eye for detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee general ledger activity and maintain accurate financial records by reviewing transactions and confirming proper accounting treatment.<br>• Prepare and record journal entries while supporting timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.<br>• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and sub-ledgers, including payables, receivables, payroll, inventory, and banking activity.<br>• Produce periodic financial statements and management reports that support business planning and operational decision-making.<br>• Investigate variances and transaction discrepancies, then resolve issues to preserve the accuracy and integrity of financial data.<br>• Strengthen compliance by applying internal controls, following accounting standards, and maintaining organized supporting documentation.<br>• Partner with internal and external auditors by supplying schedules, explanations, and requested records during audit engagements.<br>• Complete required tax-related and government reporting in accordance with applicable regulations and filing deadlines.<br>• Contribute to accounting process improvements, policy updates, and system-related enhancements that increase efficiency and reporting accuracy.<br>• Provide analytical support and day-to-day guidance to accounting colleagues and management on financial matters as needed.