Senior Staff Accountant

$ 42 - $ 46 / Hour
location_onIndianapolis, Indiana

Accounting & Finance

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Position Summary

The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting accurate and timely financial reporting through ownership of general ledger activities, month‑end close, account reconciliations, and financial analysis. This role partners closely with finance leadership and cross‑functional teams to ensure compliance with GAAP, support audits, and drive continuous process improvement.


Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and adjustments

  • Own month‑end and year‑end close processes

  • Perform balance sheet and bank reconciliations; investigate and resolve variances

  • Maintain accuracy and integrity of the general ledger

  • Assist with monthly financial statements and management reporting

  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis

  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls

  • Assist with external audits and provide audit support documentation

  • Partner cross‑functionally with FP&A, AP/AR, and operational teams

  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiencies

  • Mentor and review work of junior accounting staff as needed


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

  • 3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience (corporate or public accounting)

  • Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting

  • Experience with month‑end close and general ledger ownership

  • Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)

  • Experience working within ERP systems (Oracle, NetSuite, Dynamics, SAP, etc.)

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines


Preferred Qualifications

  • CPA or CPA‑track

  • Public accounting or audit background

  • Experience in manufacturing, life sciences, or high‑growth environments

  • Experience supporting audits or complex entities

  • Prior mentoring or reviewing junior staff work



Pay Details: $42.00 to $46.00 per hour

Search managed by: Alexis Althouse

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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