Staff Accountant - Hybrid - Indianapolis, IN

Location Services; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical benefits

PTO and holidays

Pet insurance

Job summary

Location Services in Indianapolis is seeking a Staff Accountant to support month-end close and reporting. The role involves preparing balance sheets, journal entries, and account reconciliations under the Controller, with exposure to audits and intercompany processes.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of staff accounting experience, a BS in Accounting or Finance, and proficiency with Sage Intacct; the position offers a hybrid schedule and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• 3+ years as a Staff Accountant.
• 3+ years with journal entries & month end close.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting policies and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile general ledger accounts and perform variance analysis.
• Prepare journal entries and maintain fixed asset records.
• Support month-end close, balance sheets, and reports.
• Assist with audits and internal controls.
• Collaborate with finance team across departments.

Skills

Month-end close

Journal entries

General ledger

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Sage Intacct

Excel

Analytical thinking

Education

BS in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage Intacct

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Staff Accountant - Hybrid - Indianapolis, IN

5 Base Only Indianapolis, IN, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 2235

Summary/Objective

The Staff Accountant will support month end close and reporting initiatives of the Finance Department. Under direction of the Controller, the Staff Accountant will help to prepare monthly balance sheets and participate in month end close. This role will support the consolidation of all financial statements, reconcile accounts as directed and support the senior finance leadership with key accounting functions, such as Month-End and Quarter-End close, Fixed Assets, Account Reconciliations, and Audits.

Essential Functions

• Reconcile general ledger accounts as assigned.
• Balance sheet and income statement variance analysis
• Prepare complex journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll.
• Carry out month end close, journal entries, without supervision.
• Analyze revenue and gross margin by client and service type on a monthly basis.
• Prepare daily cash report, bank uploads, refunds, and various transfers.
• Apply financial, accounting & control policies for consistent practice/application of GAAP across the company.
• Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Support the Cap Ex expenditures process, including obtaining proper approvals, invoice allocation, sign-off and placing assets in service within our accounting software.
• Maintain fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation.
• Support multiple business units with cash reconciliations, month end accruals, and other duties as assigned.
• Consolidation of all entities; ensure proper elimination of all intercompany entries.
• Formally prepare, examine, and ensure timeliness of supporting schedules to senior management.
• Ownership of the company credit card program (Issuance of new cards, payments, etc.)
• Assist with working paper preparation for internal and external review/audit, when applicable
• Participate in various initiatives spanning multiple departments.
• Assist in automating processes and procedures.
• Help with the implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP.
• Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as requested.
• Proficient with spreadsheets and databases
• Ability to think analytically
• Able to perform without direct supervision
• Comfortable working in a changing and dynamic environment
• High attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Commitment and ability to meet critical business deadlines

Education and Experience

• BS in Accounting or Finance preferred
• 3+ years as a Staff Accountant
• 3+ years with journal entries & month end close
• Sage Intacct experience preferred
• Thorough knowledge and demonstrated skills in matters related to accounting and financial policies, procedures, and reporting
• Competitive compensation package
• Full suite of medical benefits, including dental, vision, pet insurance and more!
• PTO and holidays

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are variable and based on business need. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Physical Requirements

This position is indoors. Must be able to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period. May be asked to lift approximately 25 lbs. Exposure to moderate noise and light, i.e business office with computers, phone, printers, light foot traffic.

EEO Statement

Location Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Location Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States