Staff Accountant

Indianapolis, IN | Full-Time | Contract-to-Hire

Are you ready to take the next step in your accounting career with a company that values accuracy, collaboration, and professional growth? Our client is seeking a motivated Staff Accountant to join their Indianapolis team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working with financial data, solving problems, and contributing to the overall success of the organization.

You'll gain exposure to month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and process improvement initiatives while working alongside an experienced accounting team. If you're looking for a role that offers stability, career advancement, and the opportunity to expand your accounting expertise, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger
• Perform monthly bank, balance sheet, and account reconciliations
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Analyze financial data and investigate account discrepancies
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and ensure compliance with accounting policies
• Assist with financial statement preparation and reporting
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis activities
• Participate in internal and external audit requests
• Monitor fixed assets, accruals, and prepaid expenses as needed
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and operational departments
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 2-4 years of accounting experience preferred
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and reconciliations
• Experience with month-end close activities and journal entries
• Knowledge of GAAP principles preferred • Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis tools preferred
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Workday, or similar accounting software preferred • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail

Preferred Experience

• Account reconciliations
• Financial reporting
• Fixed assets
• Audit support
• Variance analysis
• Budgeting and forecasting assistance
• Process improvement initiatives

Pay Details: $28.00 to $34.00 per hour

Search managed by: Coleman Harris

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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