Senior Accountant at PS Logistics in Indianapolis, IN, United States

Job description

• Job Description

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.

Requirements

• Qualifications
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA certification is preferred or considered a plus but is not required.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Required

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Preferred

• CPA certification

Benefits

• 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