Manufacturing Accountant / Financial Analyst – Contract

Max Corporate Group • North Vernon, IN

21h • Onsite

About The Position

MaxIT Consulting – Max Corporate Group is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support plant accounting at an automotive manufacturing facility in North Vernon, Indiana. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, the role covers plant accounting, provides backup for the Finance Manager, and works with plant and corporate teams to deliver data and analysis for business decisions.

This is a three-month W2 contract covering a maternity leave, with a possible extension depending on business needs. The position is full-time and 100% on-site, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The work includes monthly close, standard costing, inventory valuation, internal and SOX controls, forecasts, budgets, audits, and cost studies. Two on-site interviews are part of the selection process, and a drug screen and background check are required. Relocation assistance is not available. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer and indicate whether they will require visa sponsorship now or in the future. Safety shoes, hearing protection, and safety glasses are required on the production floor.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• At least 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.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
• Able to work 100% on-site in North Vernon, Indiana; no hybrid option.
• Able to meet production-floor PPE requirements: safety shoes, hearing protection, and safety glasses.
• Drug screen and background check required.

Nice To Haves

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

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 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.
• Track capital project spending and capitalization.
• Act as backup for the Finance Manager and work with plant and corporate teams on data and analysis for business decisions.

What This Job Offers

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