Manufacturing Accountant / Financial Analyst – Contract

North Vernon, Indiana | On-site | Full-Time | Contract (W2) | 3 Months | Senior Level

MaxIT Consulting – Max Corporate Group is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support plant accounting at a manufacturing facility of a company in the automotive industry, in North Vernon, Indiana.

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will cover all areas of plant accounting, act as backup for the Finance Manager and work with plant and corporate teams to deliver the data and analysis behind sound business decisions. The assignment covers a maternity leave, with a possible extension depending on business needs.

THE CHALLENGE

The plant needs an experienced manufacturing accountant who can step in quickly: run the monthly close, keep standard costs and inventory valuation accurate, and maintain internal and SOX controls without disruption.

You will also support forecasts, budgets, audits and cost studies that help the plant reduce costs and improve profitability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate, administer and maintain internal financial controls and SOX controls.
• Maintain the standard cost input process for material, labor and overhead, and cost roll changes in production.
• Prepare standard and miscellaneous journal entries for the monthly close and monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate accounting for material transactions and inventory valuation; reconcile perpetual inventory to the general ledger after physical counts.
• Prepare data and analysis in QAD and other systems for internal and external reporting.
• Assist with monthly forecasts, the annual budget, cost studies and new business evaluations.
• Support internal and external audits and track capital project spending and capitalization.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 5+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing accounting role.
• Hands-on ERP experience.
• Above-average Excel skills.
• Strong business acumen, organizational and problem-solving skills, and ethical practice.

NICE TO HAVE

• Cost accounting background.
• Experience with QAD / MFG/Pro, Agile PLM or IPM.
• Awareness of ISO 9001, IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 standards.

POSITION DETAILS

Work arrangement: 100% on-site in North Vernon, Indiana (no hybrid option)

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Employment type: Contract, W2 (no Corp-to-Corp)

Duration: 3 months (maternity leave coverage), with a possible extension

Seniority: Senior (5+ years of experience)

Location: North Vernon, Indiana

Relocation: Relocation assistance is not available.

The selection process includes two on-site interviews, and a drug screen and background check are required. Safety shoes, hearing protection and safety glasses are required on the production floor.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer. Please indicate whether you will require visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are a manufacturing accountant ready to make an immediate impact, we would like to hear from you.

Please apply through this platform with your updated resume, your expected hourly rate, your availability to interview and to start, and your current location.