Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

8425 Woodfield Crossing Blvd ▪ Ste 350 ▪ Indianapolis, IN ▪ 46240 ▪ 317.805.6600 ▪ www.vmsbiomarketing.com

About VMS

Based in Indianapolis, VMS is a woman-owned biomarketing company that is nationally recognized and a proven leader in medical education and patient adherence programs, marketing support and solutions, and strategic meetings management. The company provides solutions to marketing and brand teams within Fortune 500 life science, biotech, pharmaceutical and diagnostics companies. With a staff of dedicated and seasoned professionals, VMS becomes a strategic partner with clients helping translate brand strategies into results that positively impact patient care and their businesses.

The company has been recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work in Indiana" four years in a row, Inc. 500's "Fastest Growing Companies in America" three times, highlighted as a "Growth 100" company by the Kelley School of Business Johnson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and in 2008 Working Mother magazine recognized the company among Best Women-Owned Companies and Top Entrepreneur Moms.

The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Accounting Department and the month end closing process.  The Senior Accountant will report to the  Director of Business Operations.   VMS is actively searching for an organized, self motivated, positive, proactive individual to join the team as a Senior Accountant.  The Senior Accountant will assist the company by providing the following support:

Key Responsibilities

·         Maintaining the general ledger

·         Assisting with oversight of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable

·         Assisting with cash management and treasury functions

·         Directing the monthly closing process including balance sheet account reconciliations

·         Preparing monthly financial reports (BS / IS / SCF) for review by Controller

·         Analyzing financial reports for key trends or deviations from expected results

·         Assisting with budgeting and forecasting processes

·         Providing guidance and leadership to other accounting staff members

·         Preparing and analyzing management reports used by operations and executive team members as needed

·         Assisting with the ongoing configuration and maintenance of the business management systems supporting accounting and operations

Required Skills

·         Ability to work with others and independently

·         Experience implementing and/or maintaining accounting and business management systems

·         Must be detail oriented and highly accurate

·         Ability to multi-task and thrive under pressure

·         Strong organizational skills along with excellent oral and written communication ability

·         Sound analytical skills

·         Effective research, problem solving and conceptual skills

Education and Experience

·         Must possess a Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

·         5+ years of progressive accounting experience

·         CPA or CMA a plus

·         Thorough knowledge of general accounting principles

·         Strong data analysis skills using Microsoft Excel and/or Microsoft Access and SQL reporting tools