Staff Accountant

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a contract assignment based onsite in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. This role offers the opportunity to step into a hands-on accounting environment, support critical month-end activities, and help strengthen the accuracy of financial records. The position is ideal for someone who learns quickly, adapts well to changing priorities, and is comfortable working through detailed accounting tasks with care and initiative.

Responsibilities:

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies to ensure financial data is complete and accurate.
• Prepare and post journal entries for monthly accounting activity, supporting a reliable and timely close process.
• Review prior month-end close work, identify items that require correction, and correct entries where needed.
• Develop audit support schedules and organize documentation to assist with financial review and reporting needs.
• Apply revenue accounting principles to record and validate revenue activity in accordance with reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with the broader team by asking questions, addressing issues proactively, and contributing wherever support is needed.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or similar
• Experience in staff accounting or a similar accounting role with strong general ledger knowledge.
• Proficiency in preparing journal entries, completing account reconciliations, and supporting month-end close.
• Working knowledge of balance sheet reconciliation, revenue recognition, and revenue reporting practices.
• Hands-on experience using Microsoft Great Plains and advanced Excel skills for analysis and reporting preferred.
• Ability to manage detailed accounting work accurately in a fast-paced onsite environment.
• Strong learning agility, adaptability, and willingness to take initiative when priorities shift.
• Non-profit accounting experience preferred