Financial Analyst 3 - Temporary

Lakeside Book Company • Kendallville, IN

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level