CAS Staff Accountant in Indianapolis, Indiana at Donovan CPAs

About Donovan CPAs

For over 50 years, Donovan Certified Public Accountants has served as a trusted partner for businesses, providing comprehensive financial solutions across Indiana and beyond. We’re honored to have been named one of Indiana’s Best Places to Work for the third year in a row, and to be recognized on IBJ’s Fast 25 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the state. At Donovan, we take a collaborative, people-first approach and are passionate about helping our clients thrive. If you share those values, we’d love to meet you.

Our Mission:

To attract, develop, and empower an ever-growing team beloved by the clients they serve.

Our Vision:

To be the unrivaled answer to the question, "Which CPA firm is the best in Indiana?".

Our Firm Values:

• Honesty - We uphold the highest standards of honesty in all our interactions, ensuring transparency and trust in every relationship, both internal and external.
• Integrity - We operate with unwavering integrity, adhering to ethical principles which guide our decisions and actions
• Kindness - We approach every colleague and client with kindness and respect, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Excellence - We are committed to delivering excellence in every aspect of our services, striving for continuous improvement and innovation.
• Accountability - We accept and embrace accountability, always meeting our commitments and exceeding client expectations.

Why Donovan?

Donovan CPAs, one of Indiana’s Best Places to Work in 2026, is adding to its team, and we need you! Come see what sets Donovan CPAs apart from other firms:

• A culture where every voice matters
• Opportunities for advancement
• Flexible work arrangements
• Challenging, meaningful work
• The ability to make an impact on the lives of our clients
• Firm-sponsored community involvement

About the role:

The Client Advisory Services (CAS) staff accountant will assist firm clients in all areas relating to financial reporting, including developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities, including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year‐end client tax preparation, and the support of budget and forecast activities. The position will have contact with clients and client contacts, including tax accountants and other professional service providers. The position will complete or have oversight of:

• Bank and other balance sheet account reconciliations
• Supporting clients with customer invoicing, recording of deposits, and collections
• Supporting clients through entry and payment of vendor bills, and accurate coding of client credit card transactions. Vendor W-9 administration.
• Review of G/L account classifications for missing transactions and overall accuracy
• Preparation of client’s initial/draft Management Reporting Package
• Direct contact with 3rd party vendors for routine client account and support matters.

+ Key Success Factors

• Quality of work output (on-time and accurate delivery)
• Extreme attention to detail and accuracy
• Co-operative team player
• Ability to apply skills learned in one client setting to similar situations with other clients
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Client-centric approach to all matters - positive telephone, email and other
• communication skills as contact with clients and others will be extensive and ongoing.

+ Qualifications

• Associates degree in accounting or similar field, Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Prior bookkeeping experience required, QuickBooks ProAdvisor preferred
• Prior payroll processing and payroll tax return experience preferred
• Prior Sales and Use tax experience preferred
• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in accounting