Senior Accountant – General Ledger

Job Description

Senior Accountant | Inotiv

The Tone:
This is a Senior Accountant role at Inotiv, based in a hybrid capacity within Greater Indianapolis, generally requiring two days per week in the office. Inotiv operates as a leading global contract research organization (CRO), partnering with researchers to tackle complex scientific challenges and advance the development of new medicines and therapies that can improve people’s lives. This position is vital to the General Ledger Accounting team, reporting to the Sr. Manager, as it directly contributes to the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations by assisting with the critical month-end close process, managing essential account reconciliations, ensuring global standard costing, and contributing to various ad hoc financial projects as needed.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Location: Hybrid Greater Indianapolis
• Team: Reports to the Sr. Manager, General Ledger Accounting
• Mission: Assists with the month-end close process, account reconciliations, global standard costing, and ad hoc projects.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office (especially Excel), J.D. Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics 365, other large ERP systems

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Reporting: Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations for various accounts in accordance with the financial calendar.
• Close Management: Lead assigned month-end close activities and ensure timely completion of all deadlines.
• Balance Sheet Analysis: Contribute to the monthly balance sheet review process by preparing supporting analysis and identifying items for follow-up.
• Audit & Inventory Support: Assist with auditor requests, supporting documentation for the annual audit process, and the facilitation of annual physical inventory processes and reconciliations.
• Process & System Enhancement: Participate in ERP implementations, upgrades, and finance transformation initiatives, while communicating observations and suggestions for improving accounting processes.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required for this Senior-level accounting role. The position demands a foundational understanding and expertise in core accounting principles, specifically focusing on the intricacies of the month-end close process, account reconciliations, and comprehensive financial reporting.
• Experience: Candidates must have 5-7 years of overall professional work experience, including a minimum of 2-5 years of this experience gained specifically within a manufacturing or a similar production environment, providing relevant industry context.
• Skills: Strong computer proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Microsoft Excel. Essential expertise includes a robust background in managing and executing the month-end close process, performing detailed account reconciliations, and generating accurate financial reports.
• Bonus: Preferred qualifications include prior experience with a company generating $250 million+ in revenue, experience in a multinational or multi-entity environment, familiarity with large ERP systems such as J.D. Edwards or Microsoft Dynamics 365, and experience within the life science industry.