Accountant, Senior (Indianapolis, IN.)

POSITION PURPOSE

Prepares, analyzes, and reconciles assigned general ledger accounts of an intermediate and advanced nature.

Essential Duties

• Performs journal entries for all accounts in assigned areas; ensures timeliness, accuracy and accuracy of resources used in preparing entry.
• Prepares and reconciles various assigned general ledger accounts; analyzes variances and ensures timeliness and accuracy.
• Collaborates with other finance and other staff to support overall reporting requirements.
• Works with 3rd party vendors as required.
• Conducts assigned account audits.
• Reviews balance sheet accounts in assigned areas; accounts for any irregularities, answers questions, researches issues and communicates any issues to the supervisor.
• Continuously finds ways to strengthen processes to minimize time requirements and enhance procedures in assigned areas.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. / B.S.) in Accounting, Finance or related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 3 years related accounting experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.

PREFERRED EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE

• Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Reasoning/Problem Solving Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Decision Making

• Makes limited decisions and determines best methods to solve problems by referring to established precedents and policies.
• Impact of decisions is moderately low.

Physical Demands

• Able to sit, and use hands over 70% of the time.
• Able to focus with clear vision at 20 inches or less (computer screen).

Work Environment

• Typically not exposed to extreme environmental conditions.

Travel Requirements

• None.