Staff Accountant
Location: South Bend, IN (100% Onsite)
Schedule: Mon- Fri. 8am-5pm
Salary: $75,000 to $85,000
Join a Growing Finance Team
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support multiple operating companies and locations. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys a mix of cash management, tax compliance, month-end close activities, and financial reporting. The position plays a critical role in the daily financial operations of the organization and offers significant visibility across the accounting function.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform daily bank reconciliations and clear prior-day transactions
- Research and resolve discrepancies with Accounts Payable and Billing teams
- Process and remit payroll withholding taxes across multiple states
- Prepare and submit sales and use tax filings
- Prepare recurring and non-recurring journal entries
- Perform account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations
- Prepare monthly cost-to-complete reporting and WIP schedules
- Run project, job cost, and aging reports
- Update reporting templates and distribute information to project managers
- Support monthly reconciliations and financial analysis related to ongoing projects
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
- 2+ years of accounting experience preferred
- Strong understanding of bank reconciliations, journal entries, and accrual accounting
- Experience with sales and use tax and/or payroll tax filings preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
- Strong organizational skills and willingness to learn new processes