Staff Accountant

Meyer Foods Management; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Meyer Foods Management is seeking a bright Staff Accountant for our Indianapolis finance team. This role focuses on accounts receivable and accounts payable, month-end close, and accurate financial reporting.

We expect strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights. Join a fast-paced environment where confidentiality and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 3+ years of general accounting experience.
• Strong attention to detail, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with a team.
• Experience with month-end closings and reconciliation of general ledger accounts.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily accounting responsibilities including month-end closing, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee AP/AR functions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of payments and collections.
• Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile transactions.
• Handle deposits and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly prepaid entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare month end accruals.
• Prepare documentation for month-end close related to all balance sheet accounts.
• Assist in financial reporting.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Comply with financial policies and regulations.
• Assist with special projects as assigned by management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Excellent communication

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Meyer Foods Management is seeking a bright, flexible Staff Accountant with a strong foundation in accounts receivable and accounts payable. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working with both the details and the bigger picture.

Primary Responsibilities

• Execution of daily accounting responsibilities including month-end closing, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee internal and external AP/AR functions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of payments and collections.
• Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile transactions.
• Handle deposits and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly prepaid entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare month end accruals.
• Prepare documentation for month-end close related to all balance sheet accounts.
• Assist in financial reporting.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Comply with financial policies and regulations.
• Assist with special projects as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 3+ years of general accounting experience.
• Knowledge of general ledger, financial chart of accounts.
• Experience with month-end closings and reconciling general ledger accounts.
• Strong work ethic and dependability.
• Must possess professionalism, excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with a team.
• Previous experience working in accounting software systems.
• Strong attention to detail, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Values exceptional attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to communicate financial information into sound business language for all levels of the company.