General Accountant (Staff Accountant / Bookkeeper)

J.R. Helms & Associates, P.C.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SIMPLE IRA with 3% company match

Paid vacation, sick, and holiday time

Paid continuing education, CPA exam, &

professional memberships

Exposure to a wide range of industries

Job summary

J.R. Helms & Associates, P.C. in Indianapolis is seeking a Staff Accountant / General Accountant to own general ledger responsibilities, post journal entries, and deliver meaningful client work in a collaborative public accounting environment.

The role requires hands-on accounting experience with QuickBooks, attention to detail, and strong communication, with opportunities to grow into senior and leadership roles while serving a diverse client base.

Qualifications

• Hands-on accounting and bookkeeping experience with ownership of general ledger.
• Ability to analyze issues and resolve discrepancies.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Experience with multiple clients/entities in public or small-business accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries
• Reconcile and maintain general ledger accounts
• Support month-end and year-end close
• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules
• Research and resolve account discrepancies
• Assist with operational and financial audit fieldwork
• Perform data entry and financial analysis
• Support income tax preparation for individuals, businesses, and non-profit clients
• Communicate clearly with clients and internal team members

Skills

General ledger accounting

QuickBooks

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multi-client experience

Tools

QuickBooks

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're hiring a Staff Accountant / General Accountant who wants meaningful client work, professional growth, and a clear development path.

This role is ideal for someone with hands-on accounting and bookkeeping experience who is ready to take ownership of general ledger responsibilities while continuing to grow in a supportive, collaborative public accounting environment.

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

What You'll Do

• Prepare and post journal entries
• Reconcile and maintain general ledger accounts
• Support month-end and year-end close
• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules
• Research and resolve account discrepancies
• Assist with operational and financial audit fieldwork
• Perform data entry and financial analysis
• Support income tax preparation for individual, business, and non-profit clients (as assigned)
• Communicate clearly with clients and internal team members

What We're Looking For

• Experience with QuickBooks and general ledger accounting
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to analyze issues and problem-solve independently
• Clear, professional communication skills
• Comfort working with multiple clients or entities
• Public accounting or small-business accounting experience preferred

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:

Competitive salary range of $44,500-$81,000, based on experience, with opportunities for growth, professional development, and performance-based increases.

Who This Role Is NOT For

This role may not be a good fit if:

• You're looking for a fully remote position
• Your experience is limited to AP/AR, payroll-only, or data-entry-only work
• You prefer highly repetitive, behind-the-scenes tasks with little client interaction
• You're seeking a senior leadership or management-level role at this time