Senior Accountant
Creative Financial Staffing
Indianapolis, IN · Posted November 3, 2026
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Senior Accountant
Salary: $75,000 – $85,000
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
• Join a mission-driven organization making a meaningful impact in the community. • Play a key role in improving processes and helping modernize the finance function. • Work directly with finance leadership during an exciting period of growth and transformation. • Gain exposure to grant accounting, financial reporting, and cross-functional projects. • Opportunity to contribute to a significant software implementation initiative. • Strong career advancement potential with leadership focused on developing future finance leaders. • Hybrid flexibility after training and onboarding. • Exceptional employee tenure and a collaborative, purpose-driven culture.
Key Responsibilities for the Senior Accountant:
• Perform general ledger accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, and account analysis. • Prepare and post journal entries and support monthly close activities. • Track and coordinate grants while maintaining accurate financial records. • Assist with financial reporting and preparation of financial statements. • Monitor and reconcile cash and balance sheet accounts. • Support process improvements, internal controls, and accounting system initiatives. • Partner with internal departments to resolve accounting and financial issues. • Assist with governmental billings, banking activities, and other accounting operations.
Qualifications for the Senior Accountant:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field. • 5+ years of accounting experience; nonprofit accounting experience preferred. • Grant management or grant accounting experience strongly preferred. • Strong technical aptitude and experience working with accounting systems. • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP / Great Plains is a plus. • CPA, MBA, CGMS, or similar credential preferred but not required.
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