Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Crawford Thomas Recruiting

The Tone:
This is a full-time, on-site role with Crawford Thomas Recruiting’s client, located in Howe, IN. Their client is a respected and growing agricultural company operating across multiple states. This Staff Accountant role is crucial for an early-career professional seeking to build a long-term career by gaining hands-on experience in financial reporting, general accounting, budgeting, and business operations, supporting an experienced accounting team.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Howe, IN
• Pay: $50000–$75000 yearly
• Team: Works alongside an experienced accounting team
• Mission: Support the organization’s financial reporting, general accounting, budgeting, and business operations.
• Tech Stack: QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, other accounting software

What You’ll Actually Do
• General Accounting: Record daily financial transactions, prepare and post journal entries, and assist with general ledger maintenance and reconciliations.
• Accounts Processing: Process accounts payable and receivable transactions, verify invoice accuracy and coding, and assist with bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Financial Reporting: Assist with financial statement preparation, support budgeting and forecasting activities, and help analyze financial data and business performance.
• Audit & Compliance: Assist with year-end audit preparation, support accounting projects and reporting requirements, and maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Collaborative Support: Provide support to payroll and accounting functions as needed, collaborate with team members across departments, and assist with process improvements and special projects.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level professional with an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Experience: 0–5 years of accounting, finance, bookkeeping, or related experience; internship experience is highly valued, and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office, along with a basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Bonus: Exposure to QuickBooks or other accounting software is a plus; interest in building a long-term career with a growing organization.