Staff Accountant

TMA Accounting + TMA Payroll; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with matching

PTO - 80 hours per year, with more PTO

15+ employee events

Job summary

TMA Small Business Accounting, P.C. in Indianapolis is seeking a Staff Accountant to perform monthly bookkeeping and client-facing accounting work. No prior accounting experience is required as we provide training for the technical work.

The role reports to the Director of Accounting Services and offers production-based incentives, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow within a trusted, established firm serving 300+ small businesses across Indiana.

Qualifications

• Comfort working with numbers and a strong eye for detail.
• One or more years of experience working in a professional setting
• Clear, professional communicator with a client-focused attitude
• Organized and reliable, able to manage many clients and deadlines at once
• Tech-savvy, able to learn new tools quickly
• Team-oriented with a genuine interest in helping small businesses be successful

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly bookkeeping and financial statement preparation
• Reconcile accounts, prepare journal entries, and maintain organized file documentation
• Communicate proactively with clients to keep monthly information flowing on schedule
• Assist with backwork projects for newly onboarded clients
• Prepare, file, and remit sales, use, and food and beverage tax returns
• Prepare 1099s and personal property tax returns

Skills

Attention to detail

Numbers

Client communication

Time management

Tech-savvy

Team orientation

Job description

Staff Accountant

Hands-on accounting work for small business clients. No accounting experience required. We train for the technical work.

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: one team, one connected system, year-round support. Learn more at https://www.tmasmallbusinessaccounting.com/tma-careers.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Director of Accounting Services, the Staff Accountant performs ongoing, monthly bookkeeping and accounting work for an assigned group of small business clients. This is production work with real client contact and a clear view of how small businesses actually run. If you are organized, careful with details, and want to build a professional skill set, we will teach you the rest.

What You'll Do

Client Accounting Services

• Perform monthly bookkeeping and financial statement preparation
• Reconcile accounts, prepare journal entries, and maintain organized file documentation
• Communicate proactively with clients to keep monthly information flowing on schedule
• Assist with backwork projects for newly onboarded clients

Compliance Filings

• Prepare, file, and remit sales, use, and food and beverage tax returns
• Prepare 1099s and personal property tax returns

Qualifications

• Comfort working with numbers and a strong eye for detail
• One or more years of experience working in a professional setting
• Clear, professional communicator with a client-focused attitude
• Organized and reliable, able to manage many clients and deadlines at once
• Tech-savvy, able to learn new tools quickly
• Team-oriented with a genuine interest in helping small businesses be successful

Compensation and Benefits

• $25 to $30 per hour, depending on experience and other qualifications
• Production-based incentives available
• 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
• Work closely with our Accounting & Tax Managers (CPAs and EAs) to gain competence in small business bookkeeping and accounting
• Room to grow as your skills and abilities develop
• 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

Additional Information

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