Senior Accountant

Confidential; Indiana (PA); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services organization is seeking a Senior Accountant in Indiana to lead financial record creation and support month-end close processes. The successful candidate will perform cost accounting duties, manage inventory, and prepare financial reporting. Candidates should possess strong Excel skills and be able to work independently, handling multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of accounting theories, practices, regulations, and financial concepts.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform cost accounting, production transaction review, and gross margin analysis.
• Prepare and post journal entries (accruals, reclasses, adjustments).
• Support month-end/year-end close including account analysis and reconciliations.
• Manage inventory accounting and prepare monthly reporting.
• Assist with external audits and ERP upgrades.

Skills

Proficiency in Excel and ERP Software packages (Preferably Microsoft D365)

Strong analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to handle multiple projects

Tools

Microsoft D365

Power BI

Job description

Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Lafayette, Indiana

Duration: Full-time (On-site/Hybrid/remote)

Job Description

The Senior Accountant position is responsible for serving as a team leader in the finance department and ensuring the department creates accurate and timely financial records for the organization.

Responsibilities

• Perform cost accounting, production transaction review, and gross margin analysis.
• Prepare and post journal entries (accruals, reclasses, adjustments).
• Support month-end/year-end close including account analysis, reconciliations, variance explanations, and financial statement preparation.
• Manage inventory accounting, including monthly recalculations and annual physical inventory counts.
• Prepare monthly reporting, including financial statements, FTE, and ad hoc reports/analysis.
• Provide AP/AR coverage during PTO and assist with account/entry coding.
• Research and resolve discrepancies impacting the general ledger.
• Assist cash control activities – replenishments, safe counts, petty cash audits.
• Lead preparation of documentation for external audits.
• Support ERP upgrades, automation, and reporting initiatives (Power BI, D365 workflows).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Proficiency in Excel and ERP Software packages (Preferably Microsoft D365)
• Thorough knowledge of accounting theories, practices, regulations, and financial concepts
• Strong analytical, organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proficient use of PC and software for data analysis and report generation
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, good organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
• Good oral and written communication skills, both with coworkers and over the telephone with outside and company personnel

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Accounting