• Fort Wayne, Indiana
  • Autofill and Review
9 days ago

Job Description

As an Accountant, you will report to the HQ Shared Services Controller, supporting the business by ensuring accurate accounting records, timely financial reporting, and compliance with corporate policies and accounting standards. Working closely with finance team members, shared service centers, and operational stakeholders, you will contribute to the integrity of financial data, assist with month-end close activities, and support decision-making through accurate analysis and reporting.

The Accountant will have responsibility across a broad range of accounting functions, including general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, accounts payable fixed assets, financial reporting, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting

  • Prepare and maintain accurate journal entries and supporting documentation.
  • Perform monthly account reconciliations and investigate variances.
  • Support overall month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
  • Monitor and maintain general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Support accounts payable processes as needed.
  • Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of outstanding items.
  • Assist with payroll-related accounting entries and reconciliations.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal control requirements.
  • Participate in ERP system enhancements, process improvement initiatives, and reporting automation projects.
  • Demonstrate understanding, support, and consistent application of the company's Vision, Mission, and Core Values.
  • Assist with special projects and regulatory reporting initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 3-5 years of accounting experience.
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
  • Experience with account reconciliations, audits, and financial analysis.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, Lookups, and advanced formulas.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Preferred

  • JDE Experience or other ERP System
  • Experience supporting statutory audits or tax filings.
  • Knowledge of internal controls and compliance requirements.

Key Competencies

  • Attention to detail
  • Analytical thinking
  • Accountability
  • Organizational skills
  • Communication and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Process orientation
  • Time management
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Customer service approach to internal stakeholders

Numbers & Facts

LocationFort Wayne, Indiana

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Accounting Standards and Regulationsunmatched
  • Accounts Payableunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Automationunmatched
  • Balance Sheetunmatched
  • Business Administrationunmatched
  • Business Supportunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Corporate Policiesunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Data Qualityunmatched
  • Decision Supportunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Analysisunmatched
  • Financial Auditunmatched
  • Financial Complianceunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Fixed Assetsunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Java IDE (Integrated Development Environments)unmatched
  • Journal Entriesunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Payroll Accountingunmatched
  • Pivot Tablesunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Regulatory Reportsunmatched
  • Reporting Skillsunmatched
  • Software Administrationunmatched
  • Tax Regulationsunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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