Senior Staff Accountant — Public Audit Expert with CPA Path

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC seeks an experienced Senior Staff Accountant to join their South Bend, Indiana team. The role is ideal for a public accounting professional with a strong audit background looking to advance their accounting career in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

The ideal candidate has approximately 3 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and audit experience, with strong technical accounting skills and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Approximately 3 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Public accounting experience required.
• Audit experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or progress toward CPA preferred.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements, journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Perform audit and accounting procedures while ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable standards.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Analyze financial information and identify discrepancies or areas requiring additional investigation.
• Prepare workpapers and documentation supporting financial statements and audit engagements.
• Work directly with clients to gather financial information and resolve accounting questions.
• Assist with tax and audit-related projects as needed.
• Maintain accurate and organized accounting records.
• Support senior team members and management with special projects and financial analysis.
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams regarding deadlines, findings, and accounting issues.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Audit experience

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC seeks an experienced Senior Staff Accountant to join their South Bend, Indiana team. The role is ideal for a public accounting professional with a strong audit background looking to advance their accounting career in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

The ideal candidate has approximately 3 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and audit experience, with strong technical accounting skills and the ability to work