Senior Staff Accountant
Location: Portage, IN
Compensation: $72,00-$83,000
Position Overview
We are seeking a hands-on, proactive Senior Staff Accountant to join a growing accounting team on a temporary basis. This individual will play a key role in supporting month-end close, account reconciliations, accounts receivable activities, financial reporting, and audit preparation. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and can quickly contribute with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform balance sheet account reconciliations, including:
- GR/IR reconciliations and clearing
- Intercompany account reconciliations
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable reconciliations
- Prepare month-end journal entries, including unbilled Accounts Receivable analysis and related entries.
- Maintain and update trial balance mappings.
- Cross-train on Accounts Receivable billing processes to provide support during month-end close.
- Assist with post-close Accounts Receivable activities, including:
- Contacting customers regarding outstanding balances
- Updating collection statuses
- Identifying potential bad debt accounts
- Assisting with bad debt write-off recommendations
- Support the preparation of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Assist with the annual Workers’ Compensation Audit.
- Collaborate with the accounting team on special projects and process improvements as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
- 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close.
- Experience supporting Accounts Receivable processes and collections.
- Experience with JD Edwards (JDE) is highly preferred.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and work independently with minimal supervision.
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