Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant supports day-to-day accounting and financial activities for a manufacturing operation, with a strong focus on general accounting, financial reporting, cost and inventory accounting, and transactional support. This role works closely with operational and business leaders to provide accurate financial information, analyze costs, identify issues, and support data-driven business decisions. The Senior Accountant also contributes to improving accounting processes, reporting tools, and internal controls as the organization continues to grow.

• Perform day-to-day accounting and financial activities for a plant-based manufacturing operation.

• Prepare accurate financial reports and perform detailed account reconciliations.

• Support month-end accounting activities, including journal entries and closing processes.

• Assist with manufacturing cost analysis and standard cost accounting activities where applicable.

• Support inventory accounting, including tracking, valuation, and related processes.

• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and invoicing activities.

• Analyze financial information to identify discrepancies, trends, and opportunities for improvement.

• Develop, refine, and improve accounting processes, reporting tools, and documentation.

• Partner with operations and leadership to provide financial insight and support business decisions.

• Support ongoing enhancements to accounting procedures and internal controls.

• Work directly with plant and business leadership to align financial reporting with operational performance.

• Contribute to building accounting processes and systems from the ground up in a growing manufacturing environment.

• Take ownership of assigned responsibilities and drive tasks to completion in a self-directed manner.

• Support the transition into broader accounting leadership responsibilities as the organization expands.

• Previous accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.

• 37+ years of accounting or finance experience

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a similar discipline.

• Strong general accounting knowledge, including reconciliations, financial reporting, and journal entries.

• Ability to support accounting activities in a plant environment and work closely with operations.

• Cost accounting experience, including standard cost and variance analysis exposure.

• Inventory accounting experience, including bill of material understanding and related processes.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data.

• Self-directed approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability for responsibilities.

• Ability to work cross-functionally with operations and leadership to provide financial insight.

• Strong reconciliation and financial reporting capabilities.

• Strong Excel skills and advanced analytical capabilities.

• Experience using any ERP software.

• Comfort working in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Wayne, IN.

The pay range for this position is $26.50 - $41.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Wayne, IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Fort Wayne,IN.

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