Senior Staff Accountant
Location: South Bend, Indiana
Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite
Compensation: $90,000–$100,000
Position Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Staff Accountant to join their South Bend, Indiana team. This opportunity is ideal for a public accounting professional with a strong audit background who is looking to continue building their accounting career in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
The ideal candidate will have approximately 3 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and audit experience, with strong technical accounting skills and the ability to work independently while supporting clients and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities
-
Prepare and review financial statements, journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
-
Perform audit and accounting procedures while ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable standards.
-
Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
-
Analyze financial information and identify discrepancies or areas requiring additional investigation.
-
Prepare workpapers and documentation supporting financial statements and audit engagements.
-
Work directly with clients to gather financial information and resolve accounting questions.
-
Assist with tax and audit-related projects as needed.
-
Maintain accurate and organized accounting records.
-
Support senior team members and management with special projects and financial analysis.
-
Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams regarding deadlines, findings, and accounting issues.
Qualifications
-
Approximately 3 years of progressive accounting experience.
-
Public accounting experience required.
-
Audit experience required.
-
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
-
CPA or progress toward CPA certification is highly preferred.
-
Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
-
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
-
Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
-
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
-
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a public accounting professional with a solid audit foundation who is ready to take the next step in their career. This person should be detail-oriented, client-focused, and comfortable taking ownership of accounting responsibilities while continuing to grow technically and professionally.
#LI-ONSITE #LI-SH1 #INOCT2026 #accounting #accountant #audit #assurance #cpa #auditing