Accountant - Entry Level
- Fort Wayne, IN, United States
$24 to $28 USD / hour
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- $24 to $28 USD / hour
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
We are looking for an early-career Accountant to join our team in Fort Wayne, Indiana in a Contract to Permanent role. This opportunity is well suited for someone beginning their accounting career who has a solid grasp of core accounting principles and is eager to build practical experience in a structured setting. The position offers exposure to day-to-day financial operations while supporting accurate reporting and consistent recordkeeping.
Responsibilities:
- Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and help ensure timely payment of company obligations.
- Assist with customer billing activities, monitor incoming payments, and support the resolution of outstanding balances.
- Prepare and post routine journal entries while maintaining organized and accurate financial records.
- Reconcile bank activity and compare account balances to source documents to identify and address discrepancies.
- Support month-end accounting tasks by reviewing transactions and helping maintain the accuracy of the general ledger.
- Work with internal team members to gather financial information and contribute to the smooth execution of daily accounting operations.
- Foundational knowledge of accounting concepts, including debits, credits, and the purpose of reconciliations.
- Exposure to accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, or similar accounting processes through coursework or early work experience.
- Ability to review financial details carefully and maintain a high level of accuracy in data entry and recordkeeping.
- Associate degree, coursework in accounting, or comparable educational background is preferred.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage routine tasks and meet deadlines consistently.
- Proficiency with basic business software, including spreadsheets and email, with the ability to learn accounting systems quickly.
More about this job
Skills
- Recordkeeping
- Documentation
- General ledger
- Account reconciliation
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
- Accounting department processes
- Data entry
- Organizational skills
- Meet deadlines