Project Accountant

TMA Small Business Accounting PC•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Project Accountant Hands-on accounting and tax work for small business clients - with a clear path forward to Accounting & Tax Manager. About TMA TMA Small Business Accounting, P.C. is an Indianapolis firm that has served small business owners across Indiana for more than 25 years. TMA brings accounting, payroll, and taxes together for 300+ small businesses under one roof - one team, integrated systems, year-round support. Learn more at https://www.tmasmallbusinessaccounting.com/tma-careers. Role Overview Reporting to the Director of Accounting & Tax Services, the Project Accountant prepares monthly accounting work for an assigned section of small business clients. The PA also assists our ATMs with tax and backwork projects and performs quality control review of Staff Accountant work. For team members who pursue it, this role offers a natural path to Accounting & Tax Manager. What You'll Do Client Accounting Services Help our team communicate proactively with clients to keep monthly information flowing on schedule Perform monthly bookkeeping and financial statement preparation for 30–40 assigned clients Prepare sales tax returns, 1099s, and personal property tax returns Tax & Project Support Assist with backwork projects for newly onboarded clients Prepare tax preview engagements for business owners Assist with business and individual income tax preparation engagements Quality Control Support Review financial reports and compliance filings prepared by Staff Accountants before final Accounting & Tax Manager review

Requirements

Strong foundation in accounting fundamentals
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
1–3+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience
Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office strongly preferred
Clear, professional communicator with a client-focused attitude
Organized and detail-oriented; able to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently
Team-oriented with a genuine interest in career growth

Nice To Haves

Income tax preparation experience a plus (UltraTax)
Tech-savvy - able to learn new tools quickly
Active or planned pursuit of CPA license or Enrolled Agent credential preferred

Responsibilities

Communicate proactively with clients to keep monthly information flowing on schedule
Perform monthly bookkeeping and financial statement preparation for 30–40 assigned clients
Prepare sales tax returns, 1099s, and personal property tax returns
Assist with backwork projects for newly onboarded clients
Prepare tax preview engagements for business owners
Assist with business and individual income tax preparation engagements
Review financial reports and compliance filings prepared by Staff Accountants before final Accounting & Tax Manager review