Accounting and Payroll Specialist | Staff Accountant

A long-established U.S.

-based manufacturing organization specializing in precision-engineered industrial components. With decades of experience, the company has built a reputation for delivering dependable, high-quality products used across a variety of demanding applications. The business is currently entering a new phase of growth and operational improvement following recent strategic changes.

• Northside Indianapolis area (on-site)
• Anticipated organizational growth and transition underway
• ERP system (Acumatica or similar) + payroll platform (ADP or equivalent)

Accounting & Payroll Specialist (Staff Accountant Level)

This role supports daily accounting operations with a primary focus on accounts payable, along with exposure to payroll processing. Payroll responsibilities are consistent but not overly time-intensive, allowing for increased involvement in general accounting and process improvement efforts over time.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional who is detail-oriented, dependable, and interested in expanding their responsibilities within a growing organization.

• 2–5 years of accounting, AP, and/or payroll experience
• Not entry-level but still eager to grow technically
• Strong communication skills — looking for someone engaged and confident
• Comfortable working in a hands‑on, process-driven environment
• ERP and payroll system experience preferred

• Process vendor invoices including coding, matching, and approvals
• Handle check runs, ACH payments, and other disbursements
• Maintain vendor records (W‑9s and related documentation)
• Assist with 1099 preparation and filing
• Monitor AP aging and reconcile vendor statements

• Assist with weekly payroll processing and reporting requirements
• Review timecards and validate payroll data
• Track employee attendance and maintain payroll records
• Support payroll journal entries and reconciliations
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee/payroll data

• Assist with month‑end close (reconciliations, accruals, schedules)
• Support audit requests, documentation, and internal controls
• Contribute to special projects and process improvements
• Provide general support to the accounting/finance team

• Reports directly to the CFO
• Works on a lean, collaborative accounting team
• Department includes AP support, accounting staff, and cross‑functional leadership
• Stable team with long‑tenured members alongside newer leadership
• Lay‑back, team‑oriented culture with a strong “work hard, enjoy the work” mindset
• Accessible leadership and positive team dynamics
• Flexibility for personal appointments when needed
• Emphasis on long‑term fit and team collaboration
• Weekly pay
• 401(k) + HSA/FSA/HRA options
• PTO: 80–160 hours
• 10 paid holidays (with flexibility when falling on weekends)
• Benefits effective first of the following month

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
The California Fair Chance Act;
Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance;
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers.