Staff Accountant
Location: La Porte, IN (Fully Onsite)
Salary: $75,000 – $90,000
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our finance team in La Porte, Indiana. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to grow their career within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong financial reporting experience, a solid understanding of manufacturing accounting, and the ability to collaborate with operations to support accurate and timely financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and assist with the month-end and year-end close process.
- Prepare accurate financial reports and analyze variances to support management decision-making.
- Support manufacturing operations by maintaining accurate inventory and cost data while ensuring financial integrity.
- Assist with general ledger maintenance, fixed assets, internal controls, and audit preparation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and internal accounting procedures.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
- Minimum of 2 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and month-end close.
- Experience with inventory accounting, cost accounting, or manufacturing operations is highly preferred.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with ERP systems is a plus.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary of $75,000–$90,000, based on experience.
- Opportunity to grow your career within a stable and expanding manufacturing organization.
- Collaborative team environment with exposure to operations and leadership.
- Excellent opportunity for professional development and long-term career advancement.
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