About the Company Hiring: Our client is a high-growth manufacturing and engineering organization with a growing facility in Bedford, IN.
About the Job: We’re seeking a Senior Accountant to be the primary site accounting resource for the Bedford manufacturing facility while partnering closely with the North America finance team. This role blends hands-on transactional work (GL, AP/AR, reconciliations, workpapers) with financial reporting and analysis, with clear runway to grow into an Accounting Manager–level position as the facility and region expand.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day accounting for the Bedford site, including GL entries, account reconciliations, and coordination with local AP/AR.
- Support payroll-related accounting and site-level cash flow activities.
- Prepare and support monthly, quarterly, and annual close, including journal entries, accruals/deferrals, balance sheet reconciliations, and reporting packages.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and basic price/volume/mix and sales analysis.
- Maintain and track fixed assets and capital projects, ensuring proper capitalization and depreciation.
- Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and company policies.
- Partner with the North America finance team on ERP/NetSuite implementation, system integration, and process improvements.
- Support ad hoc projects, including cost accounting initiatives and acquisition-related integration work.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Finance considered with strong GL experience).
- 3–7 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing and/or public accounting with industrial or multi-entity clients.
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, fundamental GL concepts, and how the income statement and balance sheet tie together.
- Hands-on experience with ERP/accounting systems (NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).
- Proficiency in Excel and comfort working with reconciliations, workpapers, and supporting schedules.
- CPA or CMA, or active pursuit of a professional certification is preferred.
- Prior experience in a manufacturing environment and/or cost accounting is preferred.
Job Status: Direct hire. Onsite in Bedford, IN with minimal travel to Fishers, IN.
Salary: $65,000 – $85,000 (depending on experience and qualifications).
Code: IND123