Senior Accountant Indianapolis, IN or Cincinnati, OH

Join Us in Preserving the Past and Shaping the Future!

Gray & Pape, Inc., a national cultural heritage firm, is seeking a full-time Senior Accountant in our Indianapolis, IN or Cincinnati, OH office. The successful candidate will be responsible for accounting functions, including accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, general ledger data entry, payroll and payroll taxes, audits, and monthly closing duties. The Senior Accountant supports the Vice President of Finance and Operations with other functions, including worker’s compensation and statistics.

Why Choose Gray & Pape?

At Gray & Pape, we believe in fostering a workplace that values innovation, teamwork, and growth. With our hybrid work model, we offer the perfect balance of collaboration and autonomy. Your expertise will help us tackle preservation challenges while enjoying competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to make a real difference.

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare financial statements and reports for the senior management team.
• Perform all responsibilities associated with invoicing clients. Perform all responsibilities associated with payroll (time entry verification, entering personnel transactions, posting time to payroll, entering payroll adjustments, running payroll, making direct deposits, printing payroll reports, and posting payroll to general ledger) on a semi-monthly basis.
• Through our payroll service provider, ensure that all federal, state, and local payroll taxes (including withholding, unemployment, FICA, Medicare, and workers comp) are paid on time and that all payroll returns are submitted when scheduled.
• Perform all responsibilities associated with project entry and updating.
• Prepare and deliver 1099s.

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What You Bring to Gray & Pape

• A./B.S. Degree in Accounting.
• 5 years’ experience in small business accounting and bookkeeping.
• Demonstrated meticulous attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Adobe suites of products.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a project management and/or consulting environment.
• Knowledge of DELTEK Vision and Vantagepoint and any other accounting/ERP systems the company may move to.
• Knowledge of Paylocity or any replacement payroll service the company may employ.

Benefits You’ll Love

• Pay range of $60,000 – $75,000 per year commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Generous paid holidays, vacation, and PTO leave.
• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance including a no-cost medical insurance plan for you and your dependents.
• A 401(k)-retirement plan to invest in your future.

Ready to lead with precision and purpose?

Join a team that is passionate about history and dedicated to its preservation. If you are looking for a career where your expertise matters and your contributions shape our field, this is your opportunity. If you are interested in joining us, please submit your cover letter detailing your expression of interest and how your experience and qualifications match the requirements for the role, and a resume/CV to

Ready To Join Us?

If you are interested in joining our team, please submit the following to Human Resources at  No phone calls, please.

• Cover letter detailing expression of interest
• Resume or CV

This position is open until filled and qualified candidates may be interviewed immediately. Please visit us at  to learn more.

Gray & Pape is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of respect and inclusion where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, parental status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.