Senior Accountant

Kelley Hardesty Smith & Co.; Beech Grove (IN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical and ancillary benefits

401(k) with employer match

Remote flexibility

Flexible work environment

Busy season overtime bank program for

Job summary

Kelley Hardesty Smith and Co is an Indianapolis CPA firm built to serve the needs of closely held businesses. We provide financial, tax, and consulting services designed to help clients strengthen their businesses and achieve both business and personal goals.

Our team brings experience from small, medium, and large public accounting firms, along with practical industry perspective. Join a firm where your expertise can make a real impact.

Qualifications

• CPA license or actively pursuing CPA licensure.
• Experience with tax preparation or review, audit and assurance work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review tax returns for S Corporations, C Corporations, Partnerships, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and provide proactive planning and consulting.
• Help business owners make informed financial and operational decisions.
• Prepare and review compilations, reviews, and audits.
• Evaluate financial statements and engagement requirements.
• Support clients with accurate reporting, compliance, and financial insight.

Skills

CPA licensure in progress

Tax preparation experience

Audit and assurance experience

Education

CPA licensure status in progress

Job description

• CPA license, or actively pursuing CPA licensure
• Experience with tax preparation/review, audit and assurance work

Why Accountants Choose KHS

• Flexibility in your career path - This role supports professionals focused in tax, audit, or a blend of both.
• Direct partner access - Work closely with firm leadership, not several layers removed.
• Strong client relationships - Advise closely held businesses ranging from startups to companies exceeding $100M in sales.
• Career growth with long-term upside - Clear opportunity to grow into leadership, partnership, and ownership if that aligns with your goals.
• Busy season flexibility - Bank overtime for additional pay or time off.
• Stable, people-first culture - We are a multigenerational firm with a long-standing reputation and team members who have built lasting careers here since 1970.

What You'll Do

Tax

• Prepare and review tax returns for S Corporations, C Corporations, Partnerships, and high-net worth individuals.
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and provide proactive planning and consulting.
• Help business owners make informed financial and operational decisions.

Audit & Assurance

• Prepare and review compilations, reviews, and audits.
• Evaluate financial statements and engagement requirements.
• Support clients with accurate reporting, compliance, and financial insight.
• Full medical and ancillary benefits
• 401(k) with employer match
• Remote flexibility
• Flexible work environment
• Busy season overtime bank program for extra pay or additional time off

About Kelley Hardesty Smith and Co

Kelley Hardesty Smith and Co is built to serve the needs of closely held businesses. We provide financial, tax, and consulting services designed to help clients strengthen their businesses and achieve both business and personal goals. Our team brings experience from small, medium, and large public accounting firms, along with practical industry perspective.

Join a firm where your expertise can make a real impact. Kelley Hardesty Smith and Co is a well-established Indianapolis CPA firm known for delivering personalized financial tax guidance, trusted expertise, and meaningful results for individuals and privately held businesses. We are building on a strong legacy and looking for a talented professional who is ready to bring skill, energy, and dedication to a team that values excellence.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Accountant to take on a dual-focus role with flexibility, variety, and strong long-term potential. We are looking for candidates who specialize in tax, auditing, or both, and provide the opportunity to work across service lines while continuing to build expertise in the areas that best align with your background and career goals.

• Learn more at KelleyHardestySmithandCo.com