Accountant - Accounts Payable

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.• 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.