Staff Accountant: Financial Close & Controls Specialist

Finish Line, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Finish Line, Inc. is seeking a Staff Accountant, Central Overhead to support accurate and timely financial reporting through journal entries, reconciliations, and analysis.

You will partner with the Accounting Director/Manager to strengthen controls and improve processes across monthly and year-end reporting and audits. This role works cross-functionally to provide financial insights, resolve discrepancies, and support budgeting and other financial initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; 1–3 years of relevant work experience.
• CPA certification is preferred; experience with large ERP systems is a plus.
• Demonstrated strengths in analytical thinking, execution, and sound decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Performs journal entries, account reconciliations, and related documentation to ensure accuracy of financial records.
• Supports monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and assists with interim and year-end audits.
• Prepares and analyzes financial statements and schedules, explaining variances and unusual activity.
• Identifies opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Collaborates with departments to support budgeting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Execution

Decision making

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

The Finish Line, Inc. is seeking a Staff Accountant, Central Overhead to support accurate and timely financial reporting through journal entries, reconciliations, and analysis.

You will partner with the Accounting Director/Manager to strengthen controls and improve processes across monthly and year-end reporting and audits. This role works cross-functionally to provide financial insights, resolve discrepancies, and support budgeting and other financial initiatives.