Senior Accountant - Building Connections for Future Roles

aFit Staffing•Indianapolis, IN

25d•Hybrid

About The Position

While we’re not actively hiring for this opportunity at the moment, we’d like to start the conversation now to build the relationship and stay connected for when an opportunity arises. You want to work where you know you are a perfect fit. At aFit, a woman owned (WBE) company based in Indianapolis, we are devoted to being collaborative, honorable, and accountable. Our company provides project-based staffing for government and commercial organizations. To our prospective clients, aFit offers a talented workforce in a team-based environment to produce concrete and reliable outcomes. At aFit, we focus on building strong relationships and keeping the day-to-day flexible in an in-person or remote-enabled environment. aFit Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Description of Duties: The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing and executing advanced accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining compliance with applicable laws and accounting standards. This role plays a key part in month-end close, financial analysis, and process improvement, and often serves as a resource or mentor to junior accounting staff.

Requirements

4–7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
Experience with general ledger accounting and financial close processes.
Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
Able to perform more varied and difficult tasks.
Able to work in a collaborative team environment to obtain the best results.
Work as a topmost trusted partner with aFit and the client.
Provide attention to details.
Approaches challenges with a positive, consultative mindset
Self-starter with the desire to achieve and work with integrity.
Willingness to grow and change through ambiguity.
Learning agility, or the ability to develop new skills.
Open and receptive to feedback to continuously grow.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CPA-eligible preferred (but not always required).

Responsibilities

Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Manage and perform month-end and year-end close activities.
Ensure compliance with GAAP (or IFRS, where applicable) and internal accounting policies.
Reconcile complex general ledger accounts and investigate variances.
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
Support internal and external audits, including preparation of audit schedules.
Review journal entries prepared by staff accountants.
Monitor and improve accounting processes and internal controls.
Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, operations, and leadership.
Stay current on accounting standards and regulatory changes.