Accounting Assistant

J.R. Helms & Associates, P.C.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SIMPLE IRA with 3% company match

Paid vacation, sick, and holiday time

Paid continuing education, CPA exam,

Job summary

J.R. Helms & Associates, P.C. in Indianapolis is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support daily firm operations and help keep the office organized and running efficiently.

The role requires detail-oriented, dependable individuals with strong communication skills and a willingness to learn. You'll assist with administrative tasks, budget information, and coordination of meetings in a busy accounting office.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and professional interaction with clients and coworkers.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within a professional accounting environment.
• Strong common sense and practical judgment when handling day-to-day responsibilities.
• Solid problem-solving skills and the ability to think through situations independently.
• Comfortable with PC-based work, including document preparation, file management, and office software.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients and coworkers to support daily firm operations.
• Manage budgetary information and coordinate ordering of office supplies and facility maintenance.
• Prepare administrative documents such as time cards, expense reports, and internal requests.
• Organize and maintain correspondence and administrative files.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings and conferences.
• Answer incoming phone calls and assist accounting staff with document preparation, filing, and document transmission.

Skills

Excellent communication

Eagerness to learn

Common sense/practical judgment

Problem-solving

Organized & detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

PC-based work

Tools

Office software

Job description

About the Role

J.R. Helms & Associates, P.C. is a full-service accounting, tax, and business consulting firm based in Indianapolis. We are hiring an Accounting Assistant to support daily firm operations and help keep our office organized and running efficiently.

This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, dependable, and eager to learn, with strong communication skills and the ability to support both administrative and operational needs of a busy accounting office.

This role requires sound judgment, curiosity, and the ability to think through issues—not just follow a checklist.

What You’ll Do

• Communicate with clients and coworkers to support daily firm operations
• Manage budgetary information and coordinate ordering of office supplies and facility maintenance
• Prepare administrative documents such as time cards, expense reports, and internal requests
• Organize and maintain correspondence and administrative files
• Schedule and coordinate meetings and conferences
• Answer incoming phone calls and assist accounting staff with document preparation, filing, and document transmission

What We’re Looking For

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work professionally with clients and coworkers
• Eagerness to learn and grow within a professional accounting environment
• Strong common sense and practical judgment when handling day-to-day responsibilities
• Solid problem-solving skills and the ability to think through situations independently
• Comfortable with PC‑based work, including document preparation, file management, and office software
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to contribute additional talents or skills that support the office in unique ways

Why Join J.R. Helms & Associates

• SIMPLE IRA with 3% company match
• Paid vacation, sick, and holiday time
• Paid continuing education, CPA exam support, and professional memberships
• Exposure to a wide range of industries and clients
• Opportunity to grow into senior and leadership roles

Compensation:

$40,500 – $47,750, depending on experience and demonstrated capability.

• $40,500 – Entry level; learning the role with guidance
• $43,000 – Experienced; performs core responsibilities independently
• $47,750 – Highly experienced; contributes beyond standard responsibilities

Who This Role Is NOT For

This role may not be a good fit if:

• You prefer remote work
• You are looking for senior or management role
• You prefer highly repetitive work with little communication
• You are uncomfortable working in a fast‑paced professional office environment