<p>A growing and well-established manufacturing organization in the Auburn, Indiana area is seeking a <strong>Senior Accountant</strong> to join its finance team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced environment while partnering with operations and leadership to support continued growth and process improvement initiatives.</p><p>The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting expertise, a continuous improvement mindset, and experience working in a manufacturing environment.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements</li><li>Lead month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis</li><li>Support cost accounting processes, inventory reporting, and manufacturing variance analysis</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities</li><li>Analyze operational and financial performance, providing recommendations to management</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies</li><li>Coordinate with external auditors and assist with audit preparation</li><li>Monitor internal controls and identify process improvement opportunities</li><li>Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and leadership teams to improve financial visibility and decision-making</li><li>Participate in special projects related to business growth, systems enhancements, and process optimization</li></ul><p><br></p>
Our client, a well-established organization in Fort Wayne, is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to join their team on a contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting detail oriented looking to contribute immediately in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities Process and reconcile accounts payable and/or accounts receivable transactions Review invoices for accuracy and ensure timely payment processing Apply cash receipts and resolve payment discrepancies Reconcile vendor and customer accounts Assist with month-end closing activities and account reconciliations Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation Respond to vendor and customer inquiries professionally and promptly Support the accounting team with reporting, audits, and special projects as needed Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting procedures
<p>About the Opportunity</p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a growing Northeast Indiana manufacturer to identify a Temporary Accounting Specialist to support the accounting team during a leadership transition. This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys a hands-on environment and can quickly step in to manage day-to-day transactional accounting activities.</p><p>This position will play a key role in ensuring accounts payable, accounts receivable, deposits, invoicing, and month-end processes continue to run smoothly while the company completes its search for a permanent finance leader.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Process and reconcile vendor invoices and manage accounts payable activities</li><li>Generate and distribute customer invoices</li><li>Request and track customer deposits on new sales orders</li><li>Apply customer payments and deposits accurately</li><li>Assist with accounts receivable processing and collections support</li><li>Review and code AP invoices to the appropriate accounting period</li><li>Support month-end close activities, ensuring invoices are recorded in the correct month</li><li>Assist with bank reconciliations</li><li>Prepare and distribute daily sales and order activity reports</li><li>Work within accounting and operational systems to maintain accurate financial records</li><li>Collaborate with accounting and operations teams to resolve discrepancies and support business needs</li></ul><p><br></p>