Accounting Specialist / Bookkeeper
Greater Indianapolis, IN Residents Only
You want to work where you know you are a perfect fit. At aFit, a woman owned (WBE) company based in Indianapolis, we are devoted to being collaborative, honorable, and accountable. Our company provides project-based staffing for government and commercial organizations. To our prospective clients, aFit offers a talented workforce in a team-based environment to produce concrete and reliable outcomes. At aFit, we focus on building strong relationships and keeping the day-to-day flexible in an in-person or remote-enabled environment.
aFit Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
Please note, this full-time position is in Indianapolis, IN and we do not offer relocation assistance at this time.
Description of Duties:
The Accounting Specialist is responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting operations of the company using QuickBooks Online. This role functions as a full-charge bookkeeper and is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, reconciling accounts, and supporting month-end close activities. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced with QuickBooks Online and general accounting processes.
Required Skills:
- Maintain and manage the company’s accounting records in QuickBooks Online.
- Perform full-cycle bookkeeping including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger maintenance.
- Record and reconcile daily financial transactions.
- Prepare and process invoices, payments, and deposits.
- Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations.
- Assist with payroll processing and related journal entries.
- Prepare and post journal entries as needed.
- Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
- Generate financial reports including profit & loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
- Assist with budgeting and financial analysis as requested.
- Maintain organized documentation for audits and tax preparation.
- Work with external accountants or CPAs during tax preparation and financial reviews.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and standard accounting practices.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- 3+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
- Strong experience using QuickBooks Online required.
- Solid understanding of general accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Experience handling full-cycle bookkeeping responsibilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Able to perform more varied and difficult tasks.
- Able to work in a collaborative team environment to obtain the best results.
- Work as a topmost trusted partner with aFit and the client.
- Provide attention to details.
- Approaches challenges with a positive, consultative mindset
- Self-starter with the desire to achieve and work with integrity.
- Willingness to grow and change through ambiguity.
- Learning agility, or the ability to develop new skills.
- Open and receptive to feedback to continuously grow.
Working Schedule and Travel:
Onsite | Monday through Friday 8am – 5pm EST
Education:
Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.