Senior Staff Accountant

Job Description

Senior Staff Accountant

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On-Site / Indianapolis, IN

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Position Overview

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Join an established, family-owned Indianapolis manufacturer serving global aerospace and power-generation markets. Its operations combine precision machining, metal fabrication, welding, and advanced inspection to produce complex engine components. As Senior Staff Accountant, you will support accurate financial reporting and partner with Finance and operations to turn accounting data into useful business insights.

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What You Will Do as a Senior Staff Accountant:

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• Support month-end close, prepare and post journal entries, and maintain accurate general ledger records.
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• Reconcile balance sheet and inventory accounts, investigate discrepancies, and maintain supporting schedules.
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• Prepare financial reports and account analysis; explain significant changes and variances to management.
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• Support budgeting and forecasting, compare actual results with plans, and assist with cash flow projections.
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• Analyze inventory obsolescence, job costs, and gross margins to support operational decisions.
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• Prepare audit documentation and support accurate reporting and established internal controls.
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• Assist with AP invoice matching and payroll uploads; cross-train and provide backup support for AR and other Finance processes.
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What You Bring:

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• Relevant accounting experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close required.
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• Manufacturing or aerospace experience preferred; inventory accounting and cost analysis experience a plus.
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• Strong understanding of general accounting principles and financial reporting.
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• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ERP or accounting software experience preferred.
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• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage deadlines and collaborate across departments.
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• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
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Why Join

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Build broad accounting experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment, work closely with Finance and operations, and see how your reporting informs business decisions. The employer offers on-the-job training and benefits available from your first day.

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Send your resume to Desmond Nugent: View email address on ziprecruiter.com