Accountant - Accounts Payable

Robert Half • Fort Wayne, IN • 1w ago

Description We are looking for an Accountant - Accounts Payable to join our team in Fort Wayne, Indiana in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position supports day-to-day accounting operations with an emphasis on invoice processing, vendor payments, account reconciliations, and month-end close support. The role partners with purchasing, operations, and finance to maintain accurate financial records, strengthen controls, and help keep reporting on schedule.

Responsibilities:

Process supplier invoices with accuracy and timeliness, ensuring documentation is complete and properly recorded in the accounting system.

Reconcile invoices against purchase orders and receiving records, and work with internal teams and vendors to resolve mismatches or payment issues.

Coordinate recurring payment cycles, including checks, electronic payments, and wire transfers, while following established approval and control procedures.

Review vendor account activity, update supplier records such as payment terms and tax details, and assist with annual 1099 reporting requirements.

Maintain standard cost information in the system and support periodic cost updates, rollups, and related variance analysis.

Prepare general ledger reconciliations, analyze balance sheet and expense accounts, and help ensure financial data is accurate and complete.

Assist with month-end close tasks by preparing journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules to meet reporting deadlines.

Organize accounting records for audit readiness and respond to internal or external audit requests as needed.

Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through process standardization, accounts payable automation, and stronger accounting procedures. Requirements - At least 2 years of experience in accounting or accounts payable, preferably within a manufacturing setting.

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.

Hands-on experience with accounts payable processes, including three-way matching, payment administration, and account reconciliation.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with Infor or a comparable ERP platform.

Familiarity with general ledger activity, journal entries, bank or account reconciliations, and month-end close support.

Knowledge of standard costing, inventory-related accounting, or manufacturing cost structures is preferred.

Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and organizational skills with the capacity to manage multiple deadlines.

Clear written and verbal communication skills for working effectively with vendors and cross-functional teams.

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