Staff Accountant

Vaco has partnered with a client in Indianapolis, IN to hire a full time Staff Accountant. This person will need to work primarily onsite.

Responsibilities:

Maintain and update accounting records and files

Analyze budgets and create expense reports

Examine tax policies and handle tax payments and returns

Meet with clients to discuss confidential accounting issues

Post transactions and categorize records in the

general ledger (e.g. by assets, liabilities and expenses)

Reconcile bank statements

Analyze transactions with internal and external stakeholders

Conduct month-end and year-end closures

Prepare documents for audits

Advise clients on financial issues via email or phone

Apply new accounting policies and ensure compliance with rules and regulations

Report to the Accounting Manager and work to improve financial processes

Qualifications:

Similar experience as a Staff Accountant or relevant role in accounting

Excellent use of Microsoft Office Word and Excel; very good with spreadsheets

Knowledge of an accounting information system is a plus

Good math skills

Attention to detail

Strong organizational and communication skills

Confidentiality and integrity

Degree in Accounting; MSc is a plus