Staff Accountant - Now Hiring
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$50,000.00 to $60,000.00 per year |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Carmel, Indiana |
About this job
Position Title: Staff Accountant
Location: Indianapolis, IN - On site
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience Required: 2–4 years
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required; Accounting-degreed candidates only)
Position Summary
Our Indianapolis-area client is seeking a Staff Accountant with 2–4 years of progressive accounting experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. The ideal candidate will own or significantly support core general ledger activities, month-end close processes, reconciliations, and financial reporting in a hands-on role. This is a solid mid-level staff position for someone ready to take ownership of accounts and processes with moderate supervision.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and post journal entries (recurring and non-recurring), including accruals, prepaids, and fixed assets.
Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve reconciling items timely.
Assist with or own portions of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process.
Support preparation of financial statements, supporting schedules, and variance analysis.
Maintain fixed asset registers and calculate depreciation as needed.
Assist with audit support (internal and/or external) by preparing schedules and documentation.
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
Collaborate with AP/AR, payroll, and other departments as needed.
Participate in process improvement and documentation of procedures.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Accounting-degreed candidates only).
2–4 years of relevant accounting experience (staff-level or equivalent in public or industry accounting).
Solid understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formulas).
Experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries, and reconciliations.
Ability to meet deadlines in a month-end close environment.
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Professional communication skills.