Senior Accountant, Central Overhead

The Finish Line USA•Indianapolis, IN

31d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant supports accurate and timely financial reporting through journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and analysis. The role partners with the Accounting Director/Manager to review and develop Staff Accountants, strengthen internal controls, improve processes, and support monthly and year-end reporting and audits. This position also collaborates cross-functionally to provide financial insights, resolve discrepancies, and support budgeting and other financial initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
3-5 years of relevant work experience with experience in accounting.
Proficiency in all Microsoft Office equivalent programs.
demonstrated strengths in analytical thinking, execution, and sound decision-making.

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred
experience working in large ERP systems
CPA certification is preferred

Responsibilities

Performs accounting activities including calculations, journal entries, account reconciliations, and related supporting documentation to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records.
Supports the accounting team in meeting monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting deadlines by completing close activities and resolving outstanding accounting items.
Prepares and analyzes financial statements and supporting schedules, including identifying and explaining significant variances or unusual activity.
Assists the Accounting Director/Manager in reviewing Staff Accountant work, including calculations, journal entries, reconciliations, and other accounting deliverables.
Assists with training and providing guidance to Staff Accountants on accounting processes, procedures, reconciliations, and reporting requirements.
Identifies opportunities to improve accounting processes and workflows, increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and support timely reporting to management.
Collaborates cross-functionally with various departments to support financial decision-making, monthly budget-to-actual reporting, and the collection of information needed for accurate financial reporting.
Researches and resolves account discrepancies by reviewing transactions, supporting documentation, and account activity.
Analyzes financial trends, revenues, costs, financial obligations, and other key information to ensure accuracy and completeness and identify potential issues.
Performs ad hoc accounting, financial analysis, and special projects as requested by management.
Supports key internal controls and works with internal and external auditors to substantiate and validate control activities and documentation.
Assists with interim and year-end external audits by preparing schedules, gathering supporting documentation, responding to auditor requests, and researching accounting questions.