Senior Accountant (Indianapolis, US)
The Senior Staff Accountant supports the day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, tax and treasury activities of the Company, its month-end processes, year-end audit process, and various special projects that may arise. This position contributes to the financial integrity, accuracy and timely recording, posting, and reporting of the Company’s financial transactions.
Essential Position Functions
- Research and resole technical financial accounting issues
- Record standard journal entries and adhoc entries as needed to present accurate financial information
- Assist in management and preparation of audit schedules
- Calculate allowance for obsolete inventory
- Post payroll and related journal entries
- Calculate monthly commissions
- Handle capitalized labor accounting
- Manage daily treasury activities and reconcile bank accounts weekly
- Reconcile and research discrepancies of assigned balance sheet accounts monthly
- Provide support to management on special projects
- And other tasks as assigned
- Note: The statements contained herein describe the essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.
Education and Qualifications
- To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. CPA or CPA candidate preferred
- Strong understanding of US GAAP and SOX Compliance
- 5-7 years of relevant experience.
- Experience working in public accounting is required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including formulas, vlookups and pivot tables
- Excellent multi-tasking skills and attention to detail required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of various operating systems, software products (e.g. word processors, spreadsheet programs, etc.) is required and can be obtained through intellect, technical inclination, and dedication to gain such knowledge.
- Ability to calculate and apply mathematical concepts.
- Ability to work under deadline pressure and extra hours if needed.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, commissions, and percentages.
- Willingness to assist team members with other responsibilities as needed
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- CPA preferred
Competencies:
- Business Acumen
- Adaptability
- Dealing with Ambiguity
- Collaboration
- Planning & Organizing
- Initiating Action
- Driving for Results
- Communication
