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Staff Accountant
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Robert Half
Fort Wayne, IN (In Person)
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Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for our Fort Wayne, Indiana team. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, monitoring day-to-day transactions, and helping ensure timely reporting across multiple accounting areas. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage priorities effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities:
- Record daily cash and treasury activity in the general ledger and verify entries for accuracy.
- Reconcile accounts receivable activity each day, including processing customer-related debit and credit adjustments.
- Review and assign general ledger coding for accounts payable invoices to support accurate financial reporting.
- Track capital project spending, establish project records, and monitor budgets tied to fixed asset activity.
- Maintain fixed asset records by updating additions, disposals, and related supporting documentation.
- Prepare journal entries, complete account reconciliations, and organize accounting files for ongoing reporting and audit readiness.
- Produce recurring daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports while supporting month-end close and annual budgeting activities.
- Assist with external audit requests, support property tax preparation, and provide backup coverage for invoicing, payroll, and other accounting functions as needed. Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related discipline, or equivalent hands-on experience in a similar accounting role.
- At least 4 years of experience working as a Staff Accountant or in a comparable position.
- Strong knowledge of general ledger activity, journal entries, account reconciliations, and corporate tax-related support functions.
- Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, formatting, and pivot tables.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using ERP or comparable accounting software.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills with the ability to meet recurring deadlines.
- High level of accuracy, professionalism, and discretion when handling financial information and business communications.