Senior Accountant at Inotiv in Indianapolis, IN (Corp)

Job description

• Position reports to the Sr. Manager, General Ledger Accounting and assists with month-end close process, account reconciliations, global standard costing, and with ad hoc projects, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations for various accounts as needed in accordance with the financial calendar.
• Lead assigned month-end close activities and ensure timely completion of close deadlines.
• Communicate observations and suggestions for improving accounting processes and procedures.
• Contribute to the monthly balance sheet review process by preparing supporting analysis and identifying items for follow-up.
• Assist with auditor requests and supporting documentation for annual audit process.
• Assist with the facilitation of annual physical inventory processes and reconciliation of the inventory counts.
• Participate in ERP implemntations, upgrades, and finance transformation initiatives.
• Assist with special projects, reporting initiatives, and internal business partner requests.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required
• Overall work experience 5 -7 years, minimum 2 - 5 year experience in a manufacturing or similar production environment.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office products required, especially Microsoft Excel
• Strong background in month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Experience with $250 million+ revenue company preferred.
• Experience with multinational or multi-entity environment preferred.
• Experience with J.D. Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics 365 or other large ERP systems a plus
• Life science industry experience a plus

Skills

Preferred

• Life science industry experience a plus

Benefits

• Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities. Benefits include health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!