Senior Staff Accountant
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Job Location:
Indianapolis, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for the full-cycle accounting and financial oversight of all transactions related to the organizations Cyber initiatives.
- This role leads the design and execution of month-end close processes for newly formed legal entities ensuring accurate revenue recognition financial reporting and compliance with applicable accounting standards.
- The Senior Staff Accountant applies strong technical accounting knowledgeparticularly related to professional services revenue recognition under ASC 606while delivering timely accurate financial insights to support business growth and operational decision-making.
Responsibilities
Senior Staff Accountant Responsibilities:
Financial Oversight Cyber Initiatives
- Manage all financial transactions related to Cyber business operations.
- Ensure accurate recording of revenue expenses accruals and intercompany activity.
- Maintain the integrity of the general ledger for assigned entities and programs.
Revenue Recognition (ASC 606)
- Apply ASC 606 guidance to professional services contracts.
- Review customer agreements to determine appropriate revenue recognition methodology.
- Prepare and document revenue schedules and supporting calculations.
- Monitor contract modifications and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
Month-End Close & Entity Accounting
- Design and implement month-end close processes for newly formed legal entities.
- Prepare all journal entries accruals and adjustments required for a timely close.
- Perform comprehensive balance sheet account reconciliations.
- Ensure reconciliations are properly documented and supported.
Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Prepare monthly fluctuation analysis and variance explanations.
- Identify trends risks and discrepancies and provide actionable insights.
- Support ad-hoc financial reporting requests from leadership.
Audit & Tax Support
- Assist with annual audit preparation including gathering documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Support tax return information gathering in coordination with external accounting firms.
- Ensure financial records are audit-ready and well-documented.
Process Improvement & Controls
- Establish scalable accounting processes for growing Cyber operations.
- Strengthen internal controls and documentation practices.
- Recommend and implement efficiencies within the accounting workflow.
Qualifications
Senior Staff Accountant Qualifications:
Education
- Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance required
- Masters degree or CPA preferred but not required
Experience
- Minimum 35 years of progressive accounting experience
- Prior experience working for a public company strongly preferred
- Experience with professional services revenue recognition under ASC 606 required
Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards
- Experience with Business Central preferred
- Advanced analytical and reconciliation skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
Core Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Effective communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
- Process-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and compliance
Knowledge Services strives to offer a modern professional environment that provides Team Members an inviting comfortable and collaborative place to work to maximize success.
At Knowledge Services we prioritize creating an environment that supports our Team Members success and personal well-being with a robust benefits package some of which include:
- Medical coverage including employer match program for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
- Generous 401k retirement plan with employer match
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with unlimited usage and visits and wellness program
- Dental and Vision insurance
- Company-sponsored life insurance with options for additional coverage
- Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD and LTD) benefits
- Pet insurance
- Maternity Paternity and Military benefits
- Baby on Board program
- Paid Time Off package
- Company Anniversary Bonus program
- Professional Development opportunities including Young Professional Series Manager Focus series Cyber Security panels and briefs and more
- A rated HQ office full of amenities including fitness center rec room coffee bars bike room café auditorium private Mothers room and more
Knowledge Services established in 1994 and headquartered in Indianapolis IN is a certified woman-owned (WBE) professional services organization with over 1500 employees located in offices throughout North America. Founded by Julie Bielawski CEO of Guidesoft Inc. dba Knowledge Services is an industry leader in Managed Service Programs (MSP) Vendor Management System (VMS) Employer of Record / Payroll Services Workforce Management Survey Management and MSP for Vocational Rehabilitation Services. We provide outstanding services to major organizations in various industries including IT Healthcare Federal State and local Governments Public Utilities Telecom and more.
As such Knowledge Services is committed to providing opportunities for growth in our company in each Team Member and in our relationships. We believe titles do not define a person but provide a framework to each persons endless potential. Our focus on improving our team product and processes drive us every day. We are guided by our four Pillars that set the foundation of who we are and how we conduct business: Knowledge Integrity Innovation and Service.
Knowledge Services is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Veterans military families and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Applicants with disabilities may contact Human Resources via telephone e-mail and other means to request and arrange for accommodations. Please contact the Human Resources Team at or .
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Key Skills
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation
- General Ledger Reconciliation
- Accounting Software
- Account Analysis
- GAAP
- QuickBooks
- Pivot tables
- General Ledger Accounting
- Accounting
- Sage
- Account Reconciliation
- Microsoft Dynamics GP
