Accounting Specialist

We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join a manufacturing organization in Richmond, Indiana on a Contract basis. This role will focus on restoring financial clarity by reconstructing key accounting records and validating balance sheet activity across the past 24 months. The position will play an important part in preparing accurate support for physical inventory activities and the upcoming year-end audit. Responsibilities: • Reconstruct balance sheet account activity for the prior two years and resolve discrepancies through detailed analysis. • Perform cash account reconciliations and investigate variances to ensure complete and accurate reporting. • Review fixed asset records, property and equipment balances, and depreciation calculations to confirm proper accounting treatment. • Analyze accounts receivable reserves and bad debt estimates, supporting balances with clear documentation. • Reconcile inventory, prepaid expenses, cost of goods sold, and work-in-process accounts to establish reliable financial records. • Trace transactions back to invoices, statements, and other source materials to validate accounting entries. • Retrieve and examine historical documents from onsite files and storage to support account research and reconciliation efforts. • Prepare organized schedules, workpapers, and supporting documentation to strengthen audit readiness and year-end reporting. • Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and other accounting functions as needed to support project goals. • Experience in account reconciliation within an accounting or finance environment. • Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and billing processes. • Ability to research accounting activity and connect transactions to supporting source documents. • Familiarity with balance sheet analysis, reserve accounting, and month-end financial review. • Understanding of fixed assets, depreciation, inventory accounting, and related general ledger impacts. • Strong attention to detail with the ability to organize large volumes of financial information accurately. • Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced Contract assignment with shifting priorities. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.