Senior Accountant

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Noblesville (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Unknown company in Noblesville, IN is seeking a Senior Accountant to own the day-to-day accounting function, oversee end-to-end general ledger activities, and support close, reporting, fixed assets, budgeting, and forecasting during a period of transformation after a recent acquisition and a new facility move.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in manufacturing accounting, strong GAAP knowledge, ERP experience, and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Manufacturing accounting experience
• Strong general ledger ownership and month-end close experience
• Experience with accrual-basis accounting and financial statement preparation
• Strong knowledge of accounting software and ERP systems
• Advanced Excel skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities and general ledger functions from end to end
• Complete month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
• Prepare balance sheets, income statements, statements of cash flows, financial ratios, and trailing twelve-month reporting
• Maintain the chart of accounts and ensure the accuracy of financial reporting
• Manage the accounts payable cycle, including payment-run approvals, credit applications, and variance reviews
• Serve as backup for accounts receivable, including reviewing past-due accounts and customer credit applications
• Manage CAPEX accounting and fixed asset records
• Review investment requests and analyze ROI, payback periods, and actual project costs
• Assist with the annual budgeting process and monthly forecasting
• Prepare operational reports related to plant activity and absorption performance
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual sales, use, and excise tax filings
• Prepare account reconciliations, audit schedules, and supporting documentation for the year-end audit
• Support reporting enhancements, ERP initiatives, process improvements, and ad hoc finance projects

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

M2M software

SSRS

Power BI

Advanced Excel

Job description

Our client, a growing manufacturing organization in the Noblesville area, is seeking a technically strong Senior Accountant to take meaningful ownership of its day-to-day accounting function. This position will oversee general ledger activities from end to end and support financial close, reporting, fixed assets, budgeting, forecasting, plant reporting, and process improvement. The company is entering an exciting period of transformation following a recent acquisition, relocation to a new facility, and planned future ERP implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities and general ledger functions from end to end
• Complete month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
• Prepare balance sheets, income statements, statements of cash flows, financial ratios, and trailing twelve-month reporting
• Maintain the chart of accounts and ensure the accuracy of financial reporting
• Manage the accounts payable cycle, including payment-run approvals, credit applications, and variance reviews
• Serve as backup for accounts receivable, including reviewing past-due accounts and customer credit applications
• Manage CAPEX accounting and fixed asset records
• Review investment requests and analyze ROI, payback periods, and actual project costs
• Assist with the annual budgeting process and monthly forecasting
• Prepare operational reports related to plant activity and absorption performance
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual sales, use, and excise tax filings
• Prepare account reconciliations, audit schedules, and supporting documentation for the year-end audit
• Support reporting enhancements, ERP initiatives, process improvements, and ad hoc finance projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Manufacturing accounting experience
• Strong general ledger ownership and month-end close experience
• Experience with accrual-basis accounting and financial statement preparation
• Strong knowledge of accounting software and ERP systems
• Advanced Excel skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Public accounting or audit experience
• CPA, CMA, or advanced degree
• Experience with CAPEX and fixed asset accounting
• Experience supporting annual budgets and monthly forecasts
• Experience with plant reporting or manufacturing absorption analysis
• Familiarity with Made2Manage or M2M software
• Exposure to SSRS, Power BI, advanced Excel macros, AI tools, or ERP integrations

Ideal Candidate

• Technically sound, highly accurate, and meticulous
• Intellectually curious with a strong desire to learn
• Proactive about improving accounting processes, systems, and reporting
• Comfortable inheriting an established accounting structure and identifying ways to make it even stronger
• Brings energy, ambition, accountability, and a collaborative approach

Why Join?

• Opportunity to take meaningful ownership of the accounting function
• High visibility and exposure to finance and executive leadership
• Growing manufacturing environment backed by the resources of a global organization
• Planned ERP implementation and significant process-improvement opportunities
• Collaborative, approachable culture with strong employee loyalty
• Long-term professional and internal growth opportunities
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers