Senior Accountant (Consulting)

LHH; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contract-to-hire opportunities

Exposure to diverse industries

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Senior Accountant for a consulting engagement in the Indianapolis market. The role focuses on supporting month-end close, financial reporting, and critical financial operations within a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and experience with major ERP systems. A CPA is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with month-end close and account reconciliations.
• Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar.
• CPA designation preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare journal entries and maintain supporting documentation.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Support internal and external audit requests.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Analyze balance sheet and income statement fluctuations.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and controls.
• Collaborate with finance and operational teams on special projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

CPA designation preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Senior Accountant for a consulting engagement with a growing organization in the Indianapolis market. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys supporting critical financial operations, month-end close activities, and financial reporting initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare journal entries and maintain supporting documentation
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Support internal and external audit requests
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies
• Analyze balance sheet and income statement fluctuations
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and controls
• Collaborate with finance and operational teams on special projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience with month-end close and account reconciliations
• Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial analysis
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar
• CPA designation preferred but not required
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Preferred Experience

• Manufacturing, healthcare, distribution, or professional services industry experience
• Ability to quickly adapt to new systems and processes
• Experience working in a consulting, contract, or project-based environment

What We Offer

• Competitive pay up to $42/hour
• Opportunity to gain exposure to a variety of industries and projects
• Potential for contract-to-hire opportunities
• Collaborative and professional work environment