Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join a growing manufacturing organization in Indianapolis. This role will be responsible for month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, inventory and cost accounting support, and maintaining accurate financial records within the Epicor ERP system. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting foundation, experience in a manufacturing environment, and the ability to work closely with operations and leadership to improve processes and support business objectives. This position has the potential to convert to a permanent opportunity for the right candidate.

Responsibilities:

• Lead month-end and year-end close activities, including preparation and posting of journal entries and general ledger reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Support manufacturing accounting functions, including inventory analysis, cost accounting, and variance reporting.
• Monitor inventory transactions and work closely with operations to ensure accurate inventory valuation and reporting.
• Utilize Epicor ERP to maintain accounting records, generate reports, and support financial analysis.
• Review production, inventory, and operational data to ensure accuracy and proper financial treatment.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
• Prepare daily and monthly cash reporting and support treasury-related activities.
• Coordinate audit requests and prepare schedules supporting internal and external audits.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and strengthen internal controls.
• Support special projects and other accounting initiatives as assigned.

• entries and general ledger reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Support manufacturing accounting functions, including inventory analysis, cost accounting, and variance reporting.
• Monitor inventory transactions and work closely with operations to ensure accurate inventory valuation and reporting.
• Utilize Epicor ERP to maintain accounting records, generate reports, and support financial analysis.
• Review production, inventory, and operational data to ensure accuracy and proper financial treatment.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
• Prepare daily and monthly cash reporting and support treasury-related activities.
• Coordinate audit requests and prepare schedules supporting internal and external audits.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and strengthen internal controls.
• Support special projects and other accounting initiatives as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; CPA or CPA-track strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably as a Senior Accountant within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, and account reconciliations.
• Experience with cost accounting, inventory accounting, standard costing, or manufacturing variance analysis preferred.
• Hands-on experience utilizing Epicor ERP or a similar manufacturing ERP system.
• Proven ability to analyze financial data and identify trends, discrepancies, and process improvements.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial analysis.
• Strong communication skills and ability to partner with operations, production, and leadership teams.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently in an on-site environment.