Project Accountant

TMA Accounting + TMA Payroll; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 34,440 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with matching

PTO - 80 hours per year

15+ employee events per year

Job summary

TMA Accounting + TMA Payroll in Indianapolis is seeking a Project Accountant to handle hands-on accounting and tax work for small business clients. The role includes preparing monthly accounting work, performing quality control reviews, and offering pathways to higher positions within the firm.

Ideal candidates should have a strong foundation in accounting fundamentals, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, and 1–3 years of experience. Benefits include competitive hourly pay, health plans, and flexibility for remote work.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Income tax preparation experience a plus.
• Active or planned pursuit of CPA license or Enrolled Agent credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly bookkeeping and financial statement preparation for clients.
• Assist with business and individual income tax preparation engagements.
• Review financial reports and compliance filings prepared by Staff Accountants.

Skills

Strong foundation in accounting fundamentals

Tech-savvy

Clear communicator

Organized and detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

UltraTax

Job description

Project Accountant

Hands-on accounting and tax work for small business clients - with a clear path forward to Accounting & Tax Manager.

About TMA

TMA Small Business Accounting, P.C. is an Indianapolis firm that has served small business owners across Indiana for more than 25 years. TMA brings accounting, payroll, and taxes together for 300+ small businesses under one roof - one team, integrated systems, year-round support. Learn more at https://www.tmasmallbusinessaccounting.com/tma-careers.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Director of Accounting & Tax Services, the Project Accountant prepares monthly accounting work for an assigned section of small business clients. The PA also assists our ATMs with tax and backwork projects and performs quality control review of Staff Accountant work. For team members who pursue it, this role offers a natural path to Accounting & Tax Manager.

What You'll Do

Client Accounting Services

• Help our team communicate proactively with clients to keep monthly information flowing on schedule
• Perform monthly bookkeeping and financial statement preparation for 30–40 assigned clients
• Prepare sales tax returns, 1099s, and personal property tax returns

Tax and Project Support

• Assist with backwork projects for newly onboarded clients
• Prepare tax preview engagements for business owners
• Assist with business and individual income tax preparation engagements

Quality Control Support

• Review financial reports and compliance filings prepared by Staff Accountants before final Accounting & Tax Manager review

Qualifications:

• Strong foundation in accounting fundamentals
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
• 1–3+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience
• Income tax preparation experience a plus (UltraTax)
• Tech-savvy - able to learn new tools quickly. Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office strongly preferred.
• Clear, professional communicator with a client-focused attitude
• Organized and detail-oriented; able to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently
• Active or planned pursuit of CPA license or Enrolled Agent credential preferred
• Team-oriented with a genuine interest in career growth

Compensation and Benefits

• $25–$36/hour, depending on experience and other qualifications
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with matching
• PTO - 80 hours per year, with additional PTO after 5 and 10 years of service
• 15+ employee events per year, including Family Day at Victory Field

Culture and Growth

• Stable, established firm with 95%+ client retention and consistent growth
• Named one of the Best Places to Work in Indiana, 2025 and 2026
• Collaborative team environment with experienced CPAs, EAs, and CPPs
• Work that matters - we help small business owners build stronger businesses

Location and Schedule

• In-office at our Indianapolis location: 9595 Whitley Drive, Suite 102
• Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Up to 20% work-from-home flexibility, earned after six months

How to Apply

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Additional Information

• Candidate testing and background check required
• Thorough interview process - expect to meet multiple team members
• Electronic applications only
• No phone calls please