Staff Accountant

Vivolac Cultures Corporation; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance

Simple IRA with 3% match

Job summary

Vivolac Cultures Corporation is seeking an experienced, hands-on Accountant to own reconciliations, fixed assets, payroll and benefits entries, and expense reporting while supporting month- and year-end close. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Greenfield, Indiana.

You will partner with the Controller, manage journal entries, payroll processing, and the fixed asset register, with opportunities to shape accounting policies and procedures across the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in accounting or bookkeeping; SAP Business One preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong time management, ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Eager to learn and quick to pick up new processes.
• Commitment to honesty, trustworthiness, and high ethical standards.
• Able to work in an environment with constantly changing priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain account balances.
• Reconcile bank statements, credit card accounts, and general ledger accounts.
• Assist with month and year-end close activities.
• Prepare and distribute financial reports (Sales, Employee Credit Card Charges, A/R and A/P reports).
• Partner with Human Resources to compile, calculate and report bi-weekly payroll to outside payroll company.
• Record all journal entries related to payroll processing.
• Manage, enter, reconcile, and pay all employee benefit billings.
• Review credit card charges, transfer funds, and record related invoices and payments.
• Enter and process payments for certain key vendors (credit card accounts, payroll garnishments, and other nontypical invoices).
• Own the employee expense report process end to end, including posting monthly travel and sales expenses gathered from employee expense reports.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Excel

Time management

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Ethics

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Quick learner

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

SAP Business One

Job description

Company Description

For over 50 years, Vivolac Cultures Corporation has prided itself on partnering with our customers to help create innovative food culture systems that meet their production needs. We research specific bacterial strains and combine them to create custom and standard cultures to be used in the manufacture of fermented products and probiotics. We invite you to explore the advanced world of fermented product design with us.

Role Overview

Reporting directly to the Controller, you will own key pieces of our accounting function, including reconciliations, fixed assets, payroll and benefits entries, and expense reporting, while supporting month- and year-end close. This is a hands‑on role with broad exposure across the full accounting cycle, real ownership of processes, and a direct line to leadership. You will also help shape the policies and procedures the department runs on.

Responsibilities

General Ledger & Close

• Prepare and post journal entries, update account balances, and ensure proper classification of financial data
• Reconcile bank statements, credit card accounts, and general ledger accounts to assess variances and resolve discrepancies
• Assist with month and year-end close activities
• Prepare and distribute various financial reports as needed (Sales reports, Employee Credit Card Charges, A/R and A/P reports)
• Partner with Human Resources to compile, calculate and report bi-weekly payroll to outside payroll company
• Record all journal entries related to payroll processing
• Manage, enter, reconcile, and pay all employee benefit billings
• Review credit card charges, transfer funds, and record related invoices and payments
• Enter and process payments for certain key vendors (credit card accounts, payroll garnishments, and other nontypical invoices)
• Own the employee expense report process end to end, including posting monthly travel and sales expenses gathered from employee expense reports

Fixed Assets

• Own the fixed asset process and work with the facilities manager to maintain the fixed asset register monthly

Process Improvement & Team Support

• Help create and revise accounting policies, standard operating procedures, and work instructions
• Partner with the Controller and other key personnel on special accounting projects
• Support A/P, A/R and other accounting and administrative tasks as needed
• Serve as backup to front office tasks when needed (vacations and absences)

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, or equivalent experience across A/R, A/P, and general accounting
• Minimum of two years’ experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role required; priorexperience with SAP Business One software preferred
• Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong time management skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a collaborative and fast-paced environment
• Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Eager to learn and quick to pick up new processes
• Commitment to honesty, trustworthiness, and high ethical standards
• Able to work in an environment with constantly changing priorities and deadlines

Expected Scheduling

Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Overtime-eligible, with occasional overtime paid at time-and-a-half

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Insurance
• Simple IRA Retirement Plan with up to 3% annual employer match

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

$25 - $27 per hour

Work Location

In person onsite (not hybrid or remote) - Greenfield, Indiana area