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Accountant Accounting Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

Staff Accountant

South Bend, IN · On-site

$65K - $72K/yr

Experience with deferred revenue accounting, complex reconciliations, and financial statement preparation is highly valued. Key Responsibilities * Perform detailed account reconciliations ...

Staff Accountant

South Bend, IN · On-site

$65K - $72K/yr

Experience with deferred revenue accounting, complex reconciliations, and financial statement preparation is highly valued. Key Responsibilities * Perform detailed account reconciliations ...

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Staff Accountant

Terre Haute, IN · On-site

$52K - $69K/yr

Theappropriate candidateshouldpossessa basic understanding of accounting concepts and hope to make a career in public accounting. All activities of the Staff Accountant are closelymonitoredand ...

Senior Accountant

Evansville, IN · On-site

$70K - $88K/yr

This individual willbe responsible fora variety of general accounting, tax, and auditing assignments.Our Senior Accountantsassistwith staff development and serve clients with direct contact when ...

Senior Accountant

Vincennes, IN · On-site

$63K - $80K/yr

This individual willbe responsible fora variety of general accounting, tax, and auditing assignments.Our Senior Accountantsassistwith staff development and serve clients with direct contact when ...

Senior Accountant

Vincennes, IN · On-site

$63K - $80K/yr

This individual willbe responsible fora variety of general accounting, tax, and auditing assignments.Our Senior Accountantsassistwith staff development and serve clients with direct contact when ...

Senior Accountant

Evansville, IN · On-site

$70K - $88K/yr

This individual willbe responsible fora variety of general accounting, tax, and auditing assignments.Our Senior Accountantsassistwith staff development and serve clients with direct contact when ...

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Accountant Accounting information

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How much do accountant accounting jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for accountant accounting in Indiana is $65,017.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,900.00 and $74,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Accountant Accounting vs Bookkeeper?

AspectAccountant AccountingBookkeeper
CredentialsCPA or relevant certifications often requiredNo formal certifications typically needed
Work EnvironmentPrepares financial statements, audits, tax filingsHandles day-to-day transaction recording
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in corporate, accounting firms, governmentCommon in small businesses, retail, service industries

Accountants and bookkeepers both work with financial data, but accountants focus on analysis, reporting, and compliance, often requiring certifications like CPA. Bookkeepers primarily record daily transactions and maintain financial records. While their roles overlap, accountants handle more complex financial tasks, whereas bookkeepers support the foundational data entry process.

What cities in Indiana are hiring for Accountant Accounting jobs?

Cities in Indiana with the most Accountant Accounting job openings:

Infographic showing various Accountant Accounting job openings in Indiana as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,017 per year, or $31.3 per hour.

ACCOUNTANT

Indianapolis, IN • On-site, Remote

Defense Finance and Accounting Service
10K+ employees

$90K - $117K/yr

Full-time

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Defense Finance and Accounting Service rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

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  • Provides professional accounting services in the interpretation and application of accounting principles, policies, and procedures.
  • Leverages Advana, DDRS, and sub-GL source systems to execute deep financial data analysis, ensuring transaction-level data accurately crosswalks to federal financial statement line items.
  • Conduct comprehensive reviews of supporting audit and financial documentation to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Develops and monitors internal controls for major segments of accounting operations to provide reasonable assurance of accounting operations integrity.
  • Researches regulatory changes and controversial or conflicting policy guidance; analyzes impact on accounting systems; recommends preferred approaches to ensure compliance with policy and to ensure integrity of financial reports and data.

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Conditions of employment
  • Must be a U.S Citizen
  • This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
  • Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
  • Suitable for Federal employment
  • Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
  • Time in Grade Requirement - see the Qualifications field below for more details.
  • Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification
  • New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov.

Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
This position has a positive education requirement. To qualify for this position you must meet one of the basic requirements described below:
(1) Completion of all requirements for a bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law.
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(2) Candidates may also qualify through a combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of accounting experience or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge AND 24 semester hours in accounting/auditing courses, which may include up to 6 hours of business law, OR a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement, qualified applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-11) in the Federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Specialized experience is defined as: resolving complex accounting problems, ensuring compliance and readiness for audits and financial reporting mandates; AND/OR analyzing and improving accounting processes, proposing and implementing new procedures, and establishing and monitoring internal control systems to enhance the validity, accuracy, and integrity of financial data.
You may qualify for consideration if meeting specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.
Education
Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level.
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  • Moving expenses will be paid.
  • The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here.
  • For positions where relocation is paid (see Location block of vacancy announcement), you can learn more about relocation allowances and entitlements.
  • Telework availability is limited and will only be provided on a rare case-by-case basis during situations where Agency Leadership has determined that telework serves a compelling DoD need.
  • We may use this announcement to make a temporary promotion. For some positions, the temporary promotion may be made permanent without further competition.
  • Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment.
  • As a condition of employment, you may be required to serve a 1 year probationary period during which we'll evaluate whether your continued employment advances the public interest. The evaluation will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment advances agency or governmental goals; and whether your continued employment advances the efficiency of the Federal service. At the end of the probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification that your continued employment advances the public interest.
  • We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 120 days of the closing date.
  • This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
  • Travel requirement is Seldom (1-24%)
  • This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.
  • Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level.
  • Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, here.
  • The Security Designation will vary and dependent upon position and may require a secret clearance or higher. Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay starting date. If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed/undisclosed background issues, the employment offer may be withdrawn. Individuals selected are required to obtain/maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain eligibility to occupy a sensitive position may result in termination. For more information see the security section of Understanding Vacancy Announcements.
  • In accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 1300.26, "Operation of the DoD Financial Management Certification Program," this position requires a Level 2 Certification under the DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification Program as a condition of employment. If he or she is not already certified at this level, the incumbent of this position must obtain this certification within two (2) years of entry on duty into this FM position. Once certified, the incumbent must meet the continuing education training requirement as outlined in DoDI 1300.26.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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