Staff Accountant

DMA - DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc. • Fort Wayne, IN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant provides essential support for Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), bonus administration, and other core accounting functions. This role is critical in ensuring accuracy, completeness, and efficiency across budgeting, forecasting, and bonus processes. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, analytical, and capable of managing multiple priorities while delivering actionable insights to support business decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.
• 0–3 years of experience in Accounting or a related field.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with Word and PowerPoint is a plus.
• Database and SQL skills preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with a strong customer service mindset.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Workday Financials, Workday Adaptive Planning, or similar ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Proactive approach to identifying process improvements and driving efficiency.
• Familiarity with bonus plan design and administration best practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating annual budgeting processes (expense and capital), providing analysis and support to management.
• Monitor and analyze budget performance at specified intervals; identify variances, trends, and patterns, and communicate findings to management.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop, draft, evaluate, and revise employee bonus plans.
• Administer the company’s bonus program, including implementing new bonus plans for new hires and processing changes for current employees.
• Prepare monthly bonus accruals and ensure accurate entries in the bonus system.
• Identify, propose, and implement process and system improvements for budgeting and bonus administration.
• Prepare and deliver timely reports and insights to support decision-making.
• Communicate with internal leaders regarding budget and bonus-related inquiries.
• Provide support for other accounting functions, including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, as needed.

Benefits

• Employee stock ownership program eligibility begins on day one of employment (ESOP contribution is targeted at 6% of your annual compensation)
• Company paid parental leave
• Generous time off package
• Multiple benefit plans, eligibility begins on day one of employment
• Culturally focused on work/life balance, mental health, and the overall wellness of our employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees