Accounting Specialist

Creative Financial Staffing; Rochester (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking an Accounting Specialist for a manufacturing client in Rochester, IN. This hands-on role focuses on account reconciliations, general ledger clean-up, and backlogged work following a corporate carve-out and ERP transition.

You will perform reconciliations, research discrepancies, assist with journal entries, accruals, fixed assets, and help move from SAP to NetSuite.

Qualifications

• Hands-on accounting experience with reconciliations and journal entries.
• ERP experience preferred (SAP or NetSuite).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform intercompany, balance sheet, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Research and resolve discrepancies between subledgers and the general ledger.
• Assist with journal entries, accruals, fixed assets, and general accounting transactions.
• Support accounting cleanup related to the transition from SAP to NetSuite.
• Review historical transactions, identify discrepancies, and trace activity through the general ledger.
• Assist with clearing backlogged accounting work from August 2026 through the present, with potential review of earlier periods.
• Support month-end accounting activities and ensure accurate financial records.
• Work closely with the Accounting Manager to prioritize outstanding items and complete assigned projects.

Skills

General ledger reconciliations

Journal entries

Excel proficiency

Detail oriented

Independent work

Manufacturing accounting

Tools

SAP

NetSuite

Job description

Accounting Specialist

Location: Rochester, IN | Salary: $52,000–$72,800| Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Work Arrangement: Onsite initially, with potential for hybrid or remote flexibility

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands‑on, detail‑oriented Accounting Specialist to support a manufacturing company’s accounting department with account reconciliations, general ledger cleanup, and backlogged accounting work following a corporate carve‑out and ERP transition.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform intercompany, balance sheet, and general ledger reconciliations.

• Research and resolve discrepancies between subledgers and the general ledger.

• Assist with journal entries, accruals, fixed assets, and general accounting transactions.

• Support accounting cleanup related to the transition from SAP to NetSuite.

• Review historical transactions, identify discrepancies, and trace activity through the general ledger.

• Assist with clearing backlogged accounting work from August 2026 through the present, with potential review of earlier periods.

• Support month‑end accounting activities and ensure accurate financial records.

• Work closely with the Accounting Manager to prioritize outstanding items and complete assigned projects.

Qualifications

• Previous hands‑on accounting experience, including general ledger reconciliations and journal entries.

• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and processes.

• Experience working with ERP/accounting systems; SAP or NetSuite experience is a plus.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to review, organize, and reconcile financial data.

• Ability to research transactions, identify discrepancies, and follow activity through the general ledger.

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to learn new systems quickly.

• Self‑motivated, dependable, and comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.

• Manufacturing accounting experience is preferred

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