Staff Accountant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate degree in accounting or a related field required.
• One to two years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general accounting.
• Working knowledge of transaction coding, reconciliations, deposits, and accounting data entry.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to manage recurring accounting tasks accurately.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, sorting, filtering, and spreadsheets.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Pivot table and VLOOKUP experience is helpful.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or Microsoft Business Central preferred.
• Law firm, professional services, or escrow/trust account experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Enter and process vendor invoices with appropriate coding and documentation.
• Prepare payments by check or credit card and maintain accurate vendor records.
• Process incoming payments, including checks, ACH transactions, and wire transfers.
• Prepare bank deposits for the Indianapolis office and post payments accurately to customer accounts.
• Code receipts, transactions, and budget line items using established general ledger codes.
• Assist with credit card reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger activities.
• Support month-end close activities while learning the firm’s processes.
• Help maintain escrow and trust-related account records.
• Assist with audits, reporting, internal documentation, and adherence to financial controls.
• Collaborate virtually with accounting colleagues supporting the firm’s other office locations.