Accounting Specialist / Bookkeeper - Onsite Indianapolis, IN

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.