Staff Accountant

Vaco; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is looking for a Staff Accountant in Indianapolis, IN for a full-time role supporting the client’s financial operations with a focus on accurate record-keeping and reporting. You’ll handle month-end close, journal entries, GL reconciliations, bank reconciliations, accrual postings, and fixed asset depreciation while ensuring compliant, timely financial data to aid management decisions.

This is an early-career position ideal for candidates with 0–3 years of experience and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting is required.
• 0–3 years of work experience in accounting preferred.
• Proficiency in journal entries, GL reconciliations, and bank reconciliations.
• CPA certification or progress toward it is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Month-end close activities and journal entries.
• GL and account reconciliations with issue resolution.
• Daily bank statement matching and cash updates.
• Post monthly accrual entries.
• Fixed asset rollforward and depreciation calculations.

Skills

Journal entries

General ledger reconciliations

Bank reconciliations

Accrual entries

Fixed asset depreciation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

Staff Accountant | Vaco by Highspring

The Tone:

This is a full-time Staff Accountant role for a client company of Vaco by Highspring, located in Indianapolis, IN. Vaco by Highspring operates as a strategic recruiting partner, connecting skilled professionals with growing companies, and acts as an advocate for candidates throughout the hiring process. This position is critical for supporting the client’s financial operations, focusing on the meticulous maintenance of financial records and contributing to robust financial reporting, which is essential for the company’s continued growth and stability.

The TL;DR

• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Indianapolis, IN
• Mission: This individual will be instrumental in managing key accounting functions, including comprehensive month-end activities, detailed reconciliations, and the preparation of vital financial data to ensure accuracy and support the client’s operational transparency.

What You’ll Actually Do

• Month-End Management: Systematically handle all aspects of month-end close activities, meticulously preparing and creating accurate journal entries to ensure all financial transactions are correctly recorded and period-end balances are precise.
• General Ledger & Account Analysis: Execute thorough general ledger (GL) and account reconciliation processes, performing in-depth analysis to identify discrepancies, resolve issues, and ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial data across all accounts.
• Bank Reconciliation & Updates: Conduct daily bank reconciliation procedures, diligently reviewing and matching bank statements with internal records, and providing timely updates on cash positions to maintain comprehensive financial oversight.
• Accrual Entry Posting: Accurately post monthly accrual journal entries, ensuring that revenues and expenses are recognized in the correct accounting periods to comply with established accounting principles and present a true financial picture.
• Fixed Asset Oversight: Manage the fixed assets rollforward process and calculate depreciation accurately, maintaining detailed records of company assets and their systematic allocation of costs over their useful lives.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, providing a foundational understanding of financial principles, reporting standards, and analytical techniques essential for this early career role.
• Experience: A minimum of 0-3 years of work experience is required, demonstrating initial exposure to accounting practices and financial operations, ideally within a corporate or professional setting.
• Skills: Core competencies include proficiency in preparing journal entries, performing general ledger and account reconciliations, executing bank reconciliations, managing monthly accrual entries, and understanding fixed asset rollforwards and depreciation calculations.
• Bonus: Preferred qualifications include holding a CPA certification or having made progress towards it, and prior experience gained within a public accounting environment, which would bring additional valuable insights to the team.