Accounting Administrative Assistant

Indianapolis, IN

Posted: 01/10/2025 Industry: Human Resources Job Number: WS-29 Compensation: $20-$24/hour

Job Description

WorkSmart Systems, a Professional Employer Organization (PEO), is hiring an Accounting Administrative Assistant in Indianapolis, Indiana.

 

OPPORTUNITY:
As an experienced, reliable and detail-oriented Accounting Assistant, you will assist our accounting department with a variety of financial and administrative tasks. You will be a valuable part of our accounting team as you maintain financial records. Print, file, and mail returns to taxing authorities and complete the registrations and closures. This is a full-time office role (8:00 – 5:00) with the option to work 2 days/month remotely.  Reporting to the CFO, your attention to detail and willingness to learn will prove successful in this role.

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Accurately enter financial data into the databases and spreadsheets.
  • Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual tax return admin duties by mailing to taxing authorities.
  • Prepare new client tax setup (State Unemployment, State Withholding, registration & account closure, etc.)
  • Effectively communicate with state tax agencies and internal teams to set up accounts and resolve tax-related discrepancies or issues.
  • Respond promptly and efficiently to inquiries and requests from internal and external stakeholders, such as Accounting and Payroll departments, along with clients and employees, regarding state payroll taxes.
  • Maintain a high level of data confidentiality while handling sensitive information related to employee payroll taxes.
  • Assist with any special projects, reconciliations, or other accounting-related tasks as required.

 

SUCCESS FACTORS:

  • High School diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Previous accounting or bookkeeping experience in a professional setting preferred.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills with a high level of professionalism and patience, and a positive customer-oriented approach.
  • Ability to multi-task and problem solve in a fast-paced office environment.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
  • Ability to handle tasks with accuracy and strong attention to detail within strict deadlines.
  • High level of integrity, reliability, and confidentiality.
  • Ability to work independently.

 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
WorkSmart Systems will reward your accounting administrative talents with an hourly wage between $20-$24 per hour depending on experience. We excel in the employee benefit business, so you will receive an exceptional benefit package that includes a retirement plan, medical, dental, vision, and paid vacation and holidays.

 

APPLY NOW:
If you excel in accounting support and would like to join our high performing team empowered to serve our clients, we encourage you to apply online now. 

 

COMPANY:

WorkSmart Systems is a well-established and growing Indianapolis-based Professional Organization (PEO) that delivers a complete suite of human resource services targeted to small businesses. PEO’s help companies manage payroll, employee benefits, and human resource functions. Serving over 500 client companies with co-employees in 47 states, WorkSmart Systems has established itself as a leading provider of PEO services in the Indiana market.

 

To learn more about WorkSmart Systems, please visit https://www.worksmartpeo.com/xpanel/

 

Miranda Fogle, Executive Recruiter
Safari Solutions
Search29@safarisolutions.com

 

 


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