Senior Staff Accountant

LHH US; United States; On-site; USD 71,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

LHH US in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant. This contract-to-hire role focuses on monthly close, financial reporting, and process improvements within a hands-on finance team.

You will handle journal entries, reconciliations, and asset tracking while collaborating with leadership across departments. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of accounting experience, strong Excel, and the ability to deliver accurate financial information in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and general ledger accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort learning new software platforms.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead key components of the monthly and annual close process.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Analyze financial information to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards.
• Assist with financial statement preparation and reporting activities.
• Track, maintain, and reconcile fixed asset records.
• Review accruals, prepaid expenses, and balance sheet accounts.
• Support external audit and annual review efforts by gathering documentation and responding to requests.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis activities.
• Partner with operational departments to strengthen accounting procedures and improve reporting accuracy.
• Contribute to special projects, process enhancements, and system improvements.

Skills

Advanced Excel

General ledger

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Time management

Education

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

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Job Description

We're partnering with a well-established Indianapolis company to identify a Senior Staff Accountant who can bring strong analytical skills, accounting expertise, and attention to detail to a growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant looking to make an immediate impact while gaining long-term career potential through a contract-to-hire arrangement.

In this role, you'll work closely with leadership on financial reporting, month-end activities, process improvements, and strategic accounting initiatives. The ideal candidate is hands-on, enjoys digging into the details, and is comfortable working across multiple areas of accounting.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead key components of the monthly and annual close process
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Analyze financial information to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards
• Assist with financial statement preparation and reporting activities
• Track, maintain, and reconcile fixed asset records
• Review accruals, prepaid expenses, and balance sheet accounts
• Support external audit and annual review efforts by gathering documentation and responding to requests
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis activities
• Partner with operational departments to strengthen accounting procedures and improve reporting accuracy
• Contribute to special projects, process enhancements, and system improvements

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and general ledger accounting
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort learning new software platforms
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CPA-track candidate
• Experience working in a multi-entity or multi-location business environment
• Exposure to ERP systems such as NetSuite
• Manufacturing, distribution, or privately held company experience is a plus

Location

Indianapolis, IN

Schedule

Fully Onsite | Monday-Friday

Position Type

Contract-to-Hire

Pay Details

$34.00 to $37.00 per hour

Benefit Offerings

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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