Staff Accountant

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Commuter benefits

EAP program

Paid leave

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions in Indianapolis is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to strengthen our client’s finance team. The role focuses on month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and accurate financial reporting within a collaborative, cross-department environment.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, 3+ years of accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 3+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and accounting fundamentals.
• Experience with GL accounting and account reconciliations.
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger
• Perform monthly account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Support preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules
• Maintain fixed asset and depreciation schedules
• Analyze account activity and investigate variances
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting activities
• Support internal and external audit requests
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards
• Collaborate with other departments to improve financial processes and reporting accuracy

Skills

GAAP knowledge

General ledger accounting

Account reconciliations

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant for one of our clients in the Indianapolis area. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to further develop their career with a stable and growing organization. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting fundamentals, experience with month-end close activities, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger

• Perform monthly account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies

• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes

• Support preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules

• Maintain fixed asset and depreciation schedules

• Analyze account activity and investigate variances

• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting activities

• Support internal and external audit requests

• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards

• Collaborate with other departments to improve financial processes and reporting accuracy

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required

• 3+ years of accounting experience

• Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles

• Experience with general ledger accounting and account reconciliations

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs

• Experience working within an ERP system preferred

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

Pay Details: $32.00 to $35.00 per hour

Search managed by: Coleman Harris

Benefits:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• additional voluntary benefits
• EAP program
• commuter benefits
• a 401K plan
• Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.
• In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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