Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Indy Metro Remote- We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support key accounting activities in Indianapolis, Indiana. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting close activities, and strengthening accounting processes across areas such as fixed assets, prepaids, expenses, and accruals. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

• Record and review financial activity related to fixed assets, intangible assets, operating expenses, prepaid balances, and accrued liabilities in alignment with company policy and U.S. GAAP.

• Complete monthly account reconciliations for capital spending, prepaid accounts, accruals, and other assigned balance sheet and expense accounts, resolving discrepancies promptly.

• Analyze period-over-period spending trends and investigate unusual variances to support accurate financial reporting and business insight.

• Oversee fixed asset policy administration, including the coordination and issuance of capital expenditure purchase orders through the designated system.

• Contribute to the enhancement of month-end and quarterly close procedures by helping build and refine checklists and supporting documentation.

• Partner with colleagues across departments to encourage timely invoice approvals and expense report submissions that support efficient close cycles.

• Create and maintain clear documentation for accounting controls, policies, and standard operating procedures used by the Accounting and Finance team.

• Support accounting and finance initiatives focused on improving workflows, strengthening controls, and implementing process or system enhancements.

• Develop strong expertise in the financial and analytical tools used by the team, identify operational gaps, and recommend practical solutions to improve performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and its application in day-to-day accounting activities.
• Experience with reconciliations, journal entries, account analysis, and month-end close responsibilities.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and solid skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to research variances and resolve issues effectively.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments successfully in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• CPA or CPA-track background is strongly preferred, and experience with a large general ledger system is a plus.