Contract Staff Accountant — Carmel, Month-End Close & Reporting

LHH; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K plan

Paid leave

Commuter benefits

EAP program

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions, in the Carmel, Indiana area, is partnering with a growing organization to identify a Staff Accountant for a long-term contract opportunity. The role focuses on month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting within a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of accounting experience, strong GL knowledge, and experience with ERP systems. This position offers a chance to contribute to critical accounting tasks and collaborate with a supportive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of accounting experience in a Staff Accountant, Accounting Analyst, or similar role.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience with account reconciliations and month-end close activities.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables and VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs.
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger.
• Perform monthly bank, balance sheet, and account reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Analyze financial transactions and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and review financial reports for management.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed.
• Assist with fixed asset accounting and depreciation schedules.
• Help ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and accounting standards.
• Collaborate with finance and operational teams to improve accounting processes.
• Participate in audits and provide requested documentation.
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc reporting requests.

Skills

General ledger

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Excel PivotTables

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions, in the Carmel, Indiana area, is partnering with a growing organization to identify a Staff Accountant for a long-term contract opportunity. The role focuses on month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting within a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of accounting experience, strong GL knowledge, and experience with ERP systems. This position offers a chance to contribute to critical accounting tasks and collaborate with a supportive