Key Responsibilities
- Own assigned month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities and ensure deadlines are met.
- Prepare and review complex journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules in accordance with GAAP.
- Research and resolve accounting discrepancies, unusual transactions, and reconciling items.
- Analyze consolidated and business-unit financial results, including budget-to-actual and period-over-period variances.
- Support the preparation and distribution of accurate monthly and annual financial statements and management reports.
- Complete and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations in BlackLine and follow up on outstanding items.
- Maintain accurate fixed asset records and reconcile fixed asset activity within Lease Complete.
- Prepare property tax renditions and business license filings and ensure related payments and renewals are completed on time.
- Review and code Ramp transactions in partnership with the Payables Specialist.
- Coordinate external audit requests and prepare supporting documentation for audits and related tax returns.
- Evaluate accounting processes, recommend improvements, and assist with implementing scalable procedures and system enhancements.
- Lead or support special projects and other accounting initiatives as assigned.
- Serve as a resource for accounting questions and provide backup support across the Corporate Accounting and Finance team.
Work Environment
- Office-based professional environment located in downtown Indianapolis.
- Regular collaboration with the Controller, Corporate Accounting and Finance team, management, business partners, and external auditors.
- Work requires sustained attention to detail, organization, analysis, and adherence to financial reporting deadlines.
Education
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting required.
- CPA certification is preferred or considered a plus but is not required.
Experience
- 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end close and financial reporting.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, accounting principles, internal controls, and applicable financial regulations.
- Demonstrated experience analyzing financial data, investigating discrepancies, and communicating clear conclusions.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience with BlackLine, Ramp, Lease Complete, LeaseQuery, or similar accounting and financial systems preferred.
- Experience preparing account reconciliations, journal entries, supporting schedules, financial statements, and audit documentation.
- Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and process improvement activities preferred.
Personality Traits
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Organized and able to effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Analytical and capable of researching issues and developing well-supported conclusions.
- Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
- Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
- Collaborative and able to build effective working relationships across departments.
- Proactive and comfortable identifying opportunities for process improvement.
- Dependable and willing to provide guidance and support to colleagues.
Benefits/Perks
- Annual Salary
- Accrue up to five days PTO in first year. Two-weeks vacation, plus one week PTO accrue on first anniversary.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability
- Other benefits include Doc-On-Demand, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Volunteer Day, Employee Assistance Program
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.