Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant (Contract-to-Hire) North of Lebanon, IN; Fully on-site with potential for hybrid flexibility down the road. We are partnering with a growing small business to identify a hands-on Senior Accountant for a contract-to-hire opportunity. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, taking ownership of the month-end process, and supporting day-to-day accounting operations while helping improve processes and reporting. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable wearing multiple hats in a fast-paced small business environment. Responsibilities Manage and participate in the month-end and year-end close processes Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules Maintain and reconcile the general ledger and balance sheet accounts Assist with financial statement preparation and monthly reporting Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed Monitor cash activity and assist with cash flow reporting Analyze financial data and research variances or discrepancies Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and audit preparation Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation records Help improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiencies Collaborate with leadership and operational teams on ad hoc financial projects Support ERP/system clean-up, implementations, or reporting enhancements as needed Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance 5-7+ years of accounting experience Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close Experience preparing financial statements and reconciliations Hands-on experience with A/P, A/R, and cash management preferred Strong Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups, and formulas Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as QuickBooks, Sage, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities Strong communication and organizational skills Prior experience in a small or mid-sized business environment preferred Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

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Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.