Accountant - 6 month contract

Hueman is currently hiring a General Ledger Accountant in Lafayette for a 6-month contract. We currently have an opening for a Temp GL Accountant at our facility in Lafayette, IN. The individual selected for this role will assist in month-end close, GL accounting, and analyzing the financial data for the Lafayette, IN facility.

The accountant will interact frequently across departments and functions as well as be assigned to support special projects and ad hoc requests.

Key Responsibilities

Accurate and timely input of journal entries and management of the monthly closing process Assist with accurate and timely preparation of internal management reports Prepare and validate reconciliation of balance sheet accounts Prepare financial schedules used for quarterly external reporting Develop working knowledge of plant activities Ensure compliance with all Sarbanes Oxley requirements Perform self-assessment testing of internal controls when needed Provide support for GL accountants and plant controllers as needed Facilitate requests from internal and external auditors, providing detailed and reliable information Perform review of warranty spent and develop model for accrual rate, Support accounts receivable management by liaising with SSO, Customer Support Team Perform Monthly reconciliation with intercompany and resolve the variance Performs all other duties as assigned Competencies and Behaviors Strong financial accounting knowledge Ability to multi-task is imperative Ability to perform in stressful situations Possess strong Microsoft Office Excel expertise, SAP knowledge preferred Willing to adapt to change and adjust routine accordingly Clear and effective written and verbal communication Qualifications and Experience Minimum bachelor’s degree is required, accounting degree is preferred Experience in a shared service or manufacturing plant operations is preferred Flexible schedule, must be able to travel and work extra hours when necessary 1-3 years of accounting experience preferred .