Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant – Launch Your Corporate Finance Career (Indianapolis, Hybrid)

We are a leading Midwest-based recruiting firm partnered with a highly-recognized national restaurant brand to find a talented and motivated Staff Accountant for their Corporate Accounting team.

This is a career launchpad in corporate finance, offering rapid development through direct mentorship and ownership of critical accounting functions. You will gain hands‑on expertise in fixed asset and capital project accounting—foundational skills valued across the industry. If you’re a self‑starter with 1‑2 years of experience ready to drive process improvements and manage complex functions, this is your chance to build a substantial career with a well‑established brand.

• Team & Culture:
  Join the Corporate Accounting Department, supporting senior leadership. The culture is collaborative and team‑oriented, prioritizing self‑motivation and proactive problem‑solving.
• Location & Flexibility:
  Based in the Indianapolis corporate office with hybrid flexibility.
• Key Technologies:
  Must have very strong Microsoft Excel skills. Experience with People Soft is a plus. You will interface with IT on core accounting systems for financial reporting.

• Fixed Asset Management:
  Process all daily Asset Management system transactions (additions, disposals, transfers). Ensure capital expenditure invoices comply with the capitalization policy.
• Capital Project Accounting:
  Assist in managing major capital projects, including budget‑to‑actual tracking and reconciling project costs/invoices with project scopes.
• Month‑End Close:
  Prepare essential monthly journal entries and balance sheet account analysis for fixed assets and other corporate areas.
• Process Improvement:
  Collaborate with function leaders and IT to identify and implement efficiencies in corporate accounting and reporting systems.
• General Support:
  Provide flexible project support to the accounting team as needed.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Experience:
  
  1‑2 years of professional accounting experience is ideal. People Soft experience is a plus.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Very strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Windows.
• Key
  
  Competencies:
  
  Strong analytical skills, excellent time management to meet deadlines, self‑motivation, and strong communication skills.

• Salary:
  Competitive salary in the area of $65,000.
• Location:
  
  Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid Flexibility)

Associate

Full‑time

Accounting/Auditing

Restaurants