(Lead) Senior Accountant

UHY-US; Elkhart (IN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UHY Advisors' Resource Solutions Group is seeking a (Lead) Senior Accountant in Indiana for a hybrid role with 3 onsite days per week. You will own accounting activities, lead month-end close, and support financial reporting across multiple entities.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Accounting with 6+ years of progressive accounting experience for Lead-level responsibilities, strong GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in Excel and ERP systems such as Dynamics 365 BC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience; 6+ years preferred for Lead-level responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles
• Experience with month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and account analysis
• Healthcare, senior living, nonprofit, or public accounting experience preferred
• CPA certification or active CPA candidacy preferred for Lead-level responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Own accounting activities for assigned entities and account categories, including journal entries, reconciliations, analysis, and reporting
• Lead month-end close activities and ensure timely and accurate completion of reconciliations and financial reporting
• Analyze account fluctuations, investigate variances and unusual transactions, and document findings
• Prepare monthly financial reports, supporting schedules, and regulatory reporting in accordance with GAAP
• Research accounting treatment for complex transactions and support consistent accounting practices across entities
• Prepare audit schedules, tax support schedules, cost reporting, and other compliance documentation
• Support treasury activities including debt schedules, cash and liquidity reporting, investments, and covenant compliance
• Support healthcare reimbursement, Medicaid supplemental payment programs, and other industry-specific accounting activities
• Assist with consolidations and financial reporting for multiple entities and affiliates
• Maintain accounting procedures, reconciliation standards, and supporting documentation
• Support system improvements, special projects, and process enhancements
• For Lead-level responsibilities, provide technical guidance and quality review of accounting work and serve as a backup to the Controller as needed

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Reconciliations

Analytical skills

Excel

ERP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA certification or active CPA candidacy (Lead)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

A great client at UHY is seeking a (Lead) Senior Accountant. The ideal candidate will have strong GAAP knowledge, experience with month-end close and financial reporting, and strong analytical and reconciliation skills.

The (Lead) Senior Accountant role is a hybrid position with 3 days being onsite each week. This is a client direct hire position.

• Own accounting activities for assigned entities and account categories, including journal entries, reconciliations, analysis, and reporting
• Lead month-end close activities and ensure timely and accurate completion of reconciliations and financial reporting
• Analyze account fluctuations, investigate variances and unusual transactions, and document findings
• Prepare monthly financial reports, supporting schedules, and regulatory reporting in accordance with GAAP
• Research accounting treatment for complex transactions and support consistent accounting practices across entities
• Prepare audit schedules, tax support schedules, cost reporting, and other compliance documentation
• Support treasury activities including debt schedules, cash and liquidity reporting, investments, and covenant compliance
• Support healthcare reimbursement, Medicaid supplemental payment programs, and other industry-specific accounting activities
• Assist with consolidations and financial reporting for multiple entities and affiliates
• Maintain accounting procedures, reconciliation standards, and supporting documentation
• Support system improvements, special projects, and process enhancements
• For Lead-level responsibilities, provide technical guidance and quality review of accounting work and serve as a backup to the Controller as needed
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience; 6+ years preferred for Lead-level responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles
• Experience with month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and account analysis
• Strong Excel and spreadsheet skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned responsibilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar ERP preferred
• Healthcare, senior living, nonprofit, or public accounting experience preferred
• CPA certification or active CPA candidacy preferred for Lead-level responsibilities

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UHY Advisors' Resource Solutions Group provides clients with accomplished professionals to support finance, accounting, internal audit and tax teams. Whether it is permanent placement, project work, loaned staff support or business process outsourcing–we are ready to meet your needs.

Our team has extensive experience with a wide range of clients from middle market, closely held organizations to large Fortune 500 companies. We focus on finance and accounting, internal audit, IT audit and tax. We offer direct, personal involvement from senior practitioners and strive to meet clients' needs rapidly.