Platinum Recruiting Group · 2 days ago
Accounting Manager
Platinum Recruiting Group is a leading Midwest-based recruiting firm partnering with an Automotive Manufacturer to hire a hands-on Accounting Manager for their Metro Louisville / Southern Indiana facility. The role involves owning the plant’s accounting functions while acting as a technical advisor to the finance team, with responsibilities including leading the month-end financial closing and managing balance sheet reconciliations.
Responsibilities
Financial Closing: Lead the month-end process, ensuring GAAP-compliant journal entries and sub-ledger accuracy
Analysis: Interpret budget vs. actual variances and communicate financial results to leadership
GL Ownership: Manage balance sheet reconciliations and accruals for payroll, benefits, and marketing
Strategy: Drive process simplification projects and support tax filing/compliance
Qualification
Required
5+ years of accounting experience, preferably within manufacturing
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Advanced Excel proficiency; ability to quickly master ERP systems
Solid grasp of GAAP, internal controls, and business tax practices
Disciplined, detail-oriented, and ethically driven
Benefits
Bonus: Performance-based annual incentive.
Company
Platinum Recruiting Group
Platinum Recruiting Group is a premier executive search firm specializing in Accounting/Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, Manufacturing, Operations & Supply Chain, and Executive Search.