At Fort Wayne Metals, we specialize in producing top-quality wires, cables, and assemblies designed to enhance and safeguard lives. Our products are used in everything from our customers' stents and surgical robots to aircraft and automobiles. At our essence, we are thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers, leveraging our knowledge of materials to create customized solutions for our customers.

Join us in our dedication to making a tangible impact through our advanced materials and superior products.

 

The General Accountant will complete month-end and year-end closing process, prepare journal entries, Intercompany eliminations and consolidated financial statements.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Perform month-end and year-end close process; prepare adjusting and consolidating journal entries and generate financial statements.

· Analyze total corporate and departmental expenses and create reclass entries as needed.

·  Prepare and analyze account reconciliations.

·  Gather and provide information to assist with the yearly financial audit.

·  Maintain the fixed asset and associated depreciation schedules and ensure proper recording of new purchases, disposals and transfers.

·  Gather data to complete sales and use tax returns and other required state tax filings.

·  Maintain general ledger account structure in ERP system & financial statement setups.

·  Update ERP system with daily/weekly/monthly information i.e. currency rates.

·  Review all inter-company transactions and generate invoices as necessary.

·  Document policies, procedures and workflow for assigned areas of responsibility.       

·  Cross-train to provide back-up for other accounting personnel in their assigned activities.

·   Interface and provide support to other departments within Fort Wayne Metals Research Products Corp.

·  Perform other duties as requested by management.

 

EDUCATION:

· Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field or equivalent demonstrated skills and abilities.

 

EXPERIENCE:

· Minimum 2 years related experience preferred.

 

Job Responsibilities

·  Perform month-end and year-end close process; prepare adjusting and consolidating journal entries and generate financial statements.

·  Analyze total corporate and departmental expenses and create reclass entries as needed.

·  Prepare and analyze account reconciliations.

·  Gather and provide information to assist with the yearly financial audit.

·  Maintain the fixed asset and associated depreciation schedules and ensure proper recording of new purchases, disposals and transfers.

·  Gather data to complete sales and use tax returns and other required state tax filings.

·  Maintain general ledger account structure in ERP system & financial statement setups.

·  Update ERP system with daily/weekly/monthly information i.e. currency rates.

· Review all inter-company transactions and generate invoices as necessary.

·  Document policies, procedures and workflow for assigned areas of responsibility.       

· Cross-train to provide back-up for other accounting personnel in their assigned activities.

·  Interface and provide support to other departments within Fort Wayne Metals Research Products Corp.

 Perform other duties as requested by management

 

Skills Needed

·  Able to research, gather, analyze, and interpret data.

·  Able to work without close supervision and be capable of self-checking completed work.

·  Excellent organizational skills and able to complete tasks within specified time periods.

·  Able to effectively communicate within all levels of an organization, internal and external.

·  Must possess excellent collaborative skills; able to thrive in a team environment.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:   

• Fast-paced office environment.
• Typical work hours consist of 45+ hours per week.
•  May be required to travel between facilities. 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:       

·  Sitting and working at a computer for extended periods of time.

·  Visual acuity.

 

 

Benefits & Wellness Resources

The health and wellbeing of Fort Wayne Metals is a critical part of our culture. In addition to offering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options to suit your needs, we'd like to share some of the other fundamental resources that make Fort Wayne Metals a premier place to work:

Physical Wellness

• Parkview Wellness Coach
  • Ready to assist with your physical and nutritional wellness needs.
• Gym Facilities
  • 4 onsite gym locations as well as discounts for regional gym facilities
• Health Challenges
  • From pickleball tournaments, sponsored races and sports leagues, to participating in the YMCA's Corporate Challenge, we have a variety of fun ways to stay active.

Mental Wellness

• When You Need to Talk
  • 5 sessions of counseling are available to you and all members of your immediate household at no cost.
• Relaxing Time-Off
  • Qualify for Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay on your first day of employment.

Social Wellness

•  Epic Events
  • From TinCaps Night to family days at the zoo, we offer multiple activities throughout the year for employees and their families.
• Employee Resource Group
  • A voluntary, employee-led group formed to bring employees together and centered around a common interest or identity.

Professional Wellness

• Grow Your Career
  • We offer many opportunities to continue your development and growth.
• Performance Feedback
  • Receive regular and constructive feedback from your manager and peers to help you grow and improve.

Financial Wellness

• Annual Profit Sharing & 401k matching
  • Dropping dollars into your 401k. When you contribute 7%, we'll contribute 3.5%.
• Quarterly Bonus
  • When we perform well, everyone benefits! Receive discretionary bonuses each quarter based on company performance.
• Tuition Reimbursement
  • Getting your first degree? Great! Whatever your major, we'll help pick up the tab!
• Your Money Line
  • Employer-provided 1:1 financial guidance, education, & tools – so you can stress less about money and enjoy greater stability & confidence.