Staff Accountant

Schillings; St. John (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life insurance & short-term disability

401k with profit sharing

PTO & paid holidays

Sponsored lunch events

Company discounts

Job summary

Schillings is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to join the accounting department in St. John, IN. This on-site role reports to the Director of Finance and Accounting and supports AR/AP, internal controls, and financial reporting.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, have 5+ years' experience, and CPA is preferred. Knowledge of AI tools and retail POS systems is a plus; strong analytical skills and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in accounting and understanding of accounting principles.
• Basic working knowledge of AI tools required.
• Experience with point-of-sale systems in retail environments is a plus.
• Experience with real estate management or development is a plus.
• Proficient computer skills and the ability to learn and effectively utilize department-specific software systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable, cash flow, and general ledger activities.
• Monitor and enforce internal controls, financial policies, procedures and reporting systems.
• Track daily cash balances, cash flow and forecast future cash needs.
• Review customer accounts, including collections, and verify accuracy of transactions.
• Prepare sales and use tax returns and coordinate with outside accountant on tax reporting items.
• Assist with financial analysis, reporting, and budget forecasting.
• Coordinate bank transactions and transfers.
• Handle similar accounting responsibilities for Schilling Development.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by management.

Skills

Analytical

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation preferred

Tools

AI tools

POS systems (retail)

Job description

Great news! Schillings is currently looking for an experienced, highly motivated Staff Accountant to work in the accounting department at the St. John, IN location for our fast-growing company.

Reporting to and working directly with the Director of Finance and Accounting, the Accountant will assist with monitoring internal control policies and company procedures, as well as assisting the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable departments. We are seeking a candidate who is comfortable working both independently and collaboratively, who has a passion for numbers and a desire to create useful reporting tools to support our growth. This position is on-site Monday through Friday with excellent benefits.

Responsibilities

• Assist with finance and accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash flow, balance sheet, journal entries, reconciliations, month‑end close‑outs, general ledger, balance sheets, income statements, employment taxes, and tax reporting.
• Monitor and enforce internal controls, financial policies, procedures and reporting systems to maximize return on financial assets.
• Track daily cash balances, cash flow and forecast future cash needs.
• Review customer accounts, including collections, and verify the accuracy of transactions when needed.
• Prepare sales and use tax returns and work with the outside accountant on tax reporting items.
• Assist with financial analysis and reporting, and budget forecasting.
• Coordinate bank transactions and transfers.
• Handle similar accounting responsibilities for Schilling Development.
• Any other tasks or areas of responsibility that upper management or ownership deem appropriate.

Key Competencies

• Must be resourceful and persistent – have the ability to dig in and troubleshoot problems or complaints, following through to resolution.
• Suggest improvements to department efficiencies, corrections when needed, reviews, and training/onboarding of new or existing employees.
• Ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize, and keep track of deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Deal tactfully and courteously in any situation, communicating well, verbally and in writing.
• Be a self‑starter who is able to work independently, recognize needs, gaps, and/or opportunities, and initiate suggestions to improve processes, culture, and/or morale.
• Return all phone calls by priority & no later than end of day.
• Analytical, detail‑oriented, collaborative team player with a positive attitude and sense of urgency.
• Act professionally and have high integrity, while maintaining confidentiality.
• Exceptional organizational skills and problem‑solving mindset.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in accounting and understanding of accounting principles.
• Basic working knowledge of AI tools required.
• Experience with point‑of‑sale systems in retail environments is a plus.
• Experience with real estate management or development is a plus.
• Proficient computer skills and the ability to learn and effectively utilize department‑specific software systems.
• Must be able to pass a background check and credit screening.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life insurance & short‑term disability
• 401k with profit sharing
• PTO & paid holidays
• Sponsored lunch events
• Company discounts

MISSION - Give our customers what they want, on time and error‑free

Schillings provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, military status, unfavorable discharge from military status, sex, marital status, disability, order of protection status, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. Schillings is a drug‑free workplace.