Corporate Accountant

Blackwood Solutions • Bloomington, IN

5d

About The Position

The Corporate Accountant reports to the Accounting Manager and works closely with departments across the company. The role supports multiple accounting functions, including month-end close and general accounting, billing and collections, customer onboarding, and fixed assets. The Corporate Accountant is cross-trained to back up other members of the finance team and help maintain continuity during absences or periods of increased workload.

Requirements

• At least two years of experience in accounting, accounts receivable, finance operations, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of GAAP, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with customers, vendors, and internal teams.
• Hands-on experience using AI tools to automate routine work and improve accuracy.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Experience with Sage Intacct.
• Experience in an industrial, distribution, or utility-services environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, reclassifications, and recurring entries, with complete supporting documentation.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts monthly and resolve reconciling items.
• Analyze monthly results for variances and document explanations.
• Support the close calendar, complete assigned close tasks on schedule, and promptly identify issues.
• Maintain accounting records and support schedules in accordance with GAAP.
• Manage collections and customer disputes, including follow-up on past-due balances.
• Review accounts receivable aging daily and escalate at-risk accounts.
• Apply cash and reconcile customer receipts to corresponding bank deposits.
• Provide backup to the billing and invoicing team, including order entry.
• Establish new customer accounts, maintain accurate and complete customer records, and complete customer setup across required systems.
• Support capital expenditure requests, asset capitalization and tagging, and depreciation schedules.
• Assist with fixed-asset-register reconciliations and periodic physical asset verification.
• Create and maintain fixed asset records in Sage Intacct, ensuring asset information is accurate and complete.
• Cross-train on procure-to-pay, inventory, payroll, and treasury processes and provide coverage as needed.
• Document procedures and identify opportunities to streamline and automate recurring work.
• Complete special projects and ad hoc requests from across the finance organization.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
• Consistent Monday-through-Friday schedule.
• Broad exposure across the finance function, with opportunity for professional growth.
• Stable, growing company offering long-term career opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed