Sr. staff accountant

Location: South Bend, Indiana

Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite

Compensation: $90,000–$100,000

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.

• 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 work papers 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.

• 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.

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.

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