Financial Analyst - Temporary

Lakeside Book • Kendallville, Indiana • Intern

Posted on Sat, Jul 25, 2026

Location: Kendallville, IN Schedule: Monday-Friday, hybrid Assignment Length: Approximately 12-16 weeks Position Summary Join our team as a Temporary Financial Analyst and make an immediate impact within a fast-paced manufacturing operation. In this hands-on role, you will support daily accounting activities, financial reporting, and business planning for a facility of approximately 170 employees. This is a great opportunity for an experienced finance professional who enjoys solving problems, working across teams, and using financial information to support operational decisions.

What You’ll Do

​Support month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting. ​Analyze financial and operational results to identify trends, explain variances, and support business decisions. ​Manage accounting activities related to inventory, purchasing, manufacturing costs, and capital spending. ​Partner with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to resolve financial discrepancies and improve accuracy. ​Maintain fixed-asset and capital project records while monitoring spending and project progress. ​Support budgeting, forecasting, audits, internal controls, and process improvement initiatives.

What You Bring

​Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with five or more years of relevant experience. ​Strong knowledge of general accounting, GAAP, reconciliations, and month-end close processes. ​Strong Excel skills with the ability to organize, analyze, and communicate financial information. ​A proactive, detail-oriented approach with strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams.

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