Staff Accountant

Precinmac•Indianapolis, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for various accounting tasks including daily, weekly, and monthly items, with a primary focus on month-end close activities, reconciliations, and reporting. The Staff Accountant works under the guidance of senior accounting staff and the Director, Finance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
Experience with Microsoft Office - with specific emphasis on advanced knowledge of Excel.
Zero to four years’ experience in accounting and finance.
Understanding of accounting, general ledgers and key financial statements.
Must be able to multi-task.
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to organize and efficiently analyze multiple sets of data.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow established procedures and checklists.
Ability to work under deadline pressure and extra hours if needed.
Working knowledge of ERP systems

Nice To Haves

CPA or MBA a plus
Infor Visual experience a plus

Responsibilities

Review employee expense reports for accuracy, policy adherence, and proper documentation.
Process reimbursements and ensure timely recording into appropriate GL accounts.
Support improvements to travel and expense policies.
Record daily bank activity, prepare deposits, and apply customer cash receipts.
Monitor petty cash and other small funds; ensure cash-handling compliance.
Reconcile all cash GL accounts.
Prepare and post journal entries for accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and other standard entries.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly, identifying and resolving variances.
Assist with internal and external audits by providing schedules and documentation.
Review maintenance expenditures for potential capitalization vs. expense treatment.
Provide backup coverage for AR, AP, payroll, and other accounting functions as needed.
Support process standardization and knowledge sharing across Precinmac companies.
Support reporting improvements and data accuracy projects.
Collaborate with operations, purchasing, and program management to ensure accounting alignment with manufacturing processes.
Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs) while supporting 6S and Lean Manufacturing principles.
Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), internal controls, and company policies.
Maintain financial reporting systems with controls that safeguard company assets.
Provide timely and accurate financial information for internal stakeholders, auditors, and external reporting requirements.
Support continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function and across the organization.