Senior Accounting Specialist

CFS; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Portage, IN seeks a Senior Accounting Specialist to support general ledger reconciliations, year-end closing activities, and accounts receivable operations in a manufacturing setting. This role requires independence, accuracy, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

You will back up customer billing, cash applications, and account reconciliations while collaborating with finance leadership to improve processes.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close.
• Experience with accounts receivable, billing, or cash applications preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; pivot table experience is a plus.
• Experience with ERP systems; JD Edwards is a plus.
• Manufacturing or service-industry accounting experience preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform general ledger and balance sheet account reconciliations to support month-end and year-end close.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies, journal entries, and outstanding transactions.
• Assist with monthly customer billing, including fixed-fee and variable invoicing across multiple manufacturing locations.
• Process daily cash applications, reconcile customer payments, and research unapplied cash.
• Support accounts receivable activities, including customer account reconciliations and collections follow-up.
• Review billing documentation, pricing, and supporting Excel reports to ensure accuracy.
• Assist with customer-specific billing requirements, including EDI uploads and payment portals.
• Collaborate with finance leadership to improve accounting processes and prepare accurate financial records.

Skills

General ledger

Reconciliations

Month-end close

Accounts receivable

Billing

Cash applications

Excel

Pivot tables

JD Edwards

Manufacturing accounting

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

Location: Portage, IN | Salary: $60,000 to $80,000 annually

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accounting Specialist to support general ledger reconciliations, year-end closing activities, and accounts receivable operations within a manufacturing environment. This position will play a key role in preparing financial accounts for year-end while providing backup support for customer billing, cash applications, and account reconciliations.

The ideal candidate has a strong accounting background, can work independently, and is comfortable stepping into a fast-paced environment with minimal ramp-up time.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general ledger and balance sheet account reconciliations to support month-end and year-end close.


• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies, journal entries, and outstanding transactions.


• Assist with monthly customer billing, including fixed-fee and variable invoicing across multiple manufacturing locations.


• Process daily cash applications, reconcile customer payments, and research unapplied cash.


• Support accounts receivable activities, including customer account reconciliations and collections follow-up.


• Review billing documentation, pricing, and supporting Excel reports to ensure accuracy.


• Assist with customer-specific billing requirements, including EDI uploads and payment portals.


• Collaborate with finance leadership to improve accounting processes and prepare accurate financial records.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close.


• Previous accounts receivable, billing, or cash application experience preferred.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; pivot table experience is a plus.


• Experience working with ERP systems; JD Edwards experience is a plus.


• Manufacturing or service-industry accounting experience preferred.


• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.


• Ability to work independently and quickly adapt to existing accounting processes.

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