Senior Accountant/Financial Analyst

Carter Logistics is seeking an onsite Senior Accountant/Financial Analyst to join our Anderson, Indiana facility. This role emphasizes accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and rigorous financial analysis to support planning and strategic decision-making across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Record and post journal entries, manage accruals, and perform account reconciliations to keep the general ledger accurate.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Review general ledger activity and investigate variances to explain financial movements.
• Maintain balance sheet schedules and supporting documentation.
• Assist with audits, strengthen internal controls, and ensure compliance requirements are met.
• Support cash management, fixed assets, and other accounting functions as needed.
• Contribute to annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning efforts.
• Perform variance analysis and provide insights into financial performance.
• Analyze revenue, expenses, profitability, and operational trends.
• Develop financial models and ad hoc analyses to inform business decisions.
• Collaborate with department leaders to monitor performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Create and maintain financial reports, dashboards, and KPI metrics.
• Develop and enhance Power BI reporting to deliver actionable business insights.
• Increase reporting efficiency through automation and process enhancements.
• Support ERP system improvements and cross-functional projects.

Requirements

• 3 to 7 years of progressive accounting, financial analysis, or FP&A experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP, Power Query, and financial modeling.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Experience with ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations experience preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI, dashboard development, and data visualization preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration across all levels of the organization.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.

Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Power BI
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Environment

This is an office position located within our crossdock facility. You will be required to follow all PPE requirements for entering the dock area, such as wearing a reflective vest, shirt or jacket, and steel-toe shoes or appropriate shoe coverings.

Application Questions

• This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time. Do you currently live within 25 miles of Anderson, Indiana?
• Do you have advanced experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 for financial reporting and general ledger management?