Start Your Accounting Career with J.R. Helms & Associates, P.C.
Who We Are
Join our full-service accounting, tax, and business consulting firm. based in Indianapolis, Indiana. We offer comprehensive accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, tax and business consulting services that allow individuals and businesses alike to better prepare for their financial needs of tomorrow. We serve clients nationwide in industries including real estate, construction, professional services and more. With a focus on offering innovative, accurate solutions for clients, we work with care and purpose to ensure we get it right the first time, every time.
What We Offer
Simple IRA with Company Match
SIMPLE IRA plan, with a 3% company match.
Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Time
We offer paid vacation, sick days, and holiday time to support work-life balance.
Ongoing Professional Development
We invest in your professional growth through paid continuing education, memberships (including AICPA and Indiana CPA Society), and cutting-edge technology and software access.
Business Development Rewards
We offer commission opportunities for employees who generate new business.
Company Culture
Client Communication
We believe direct communication is essential to providing value, enabling us to fully understand client needs and deliver personalized solutions. Through clear and open dialogue, we strengthen relationships and ensure we consistently meet expectations.
Employee/Client Empowerment
We prioritize empowering both employees and clients by fostering a collaborative environment that encourages growth, innovation, and informed decision-making. We provide the tools, resources, and support needed for everyone to succeed, ensuring clients and employees feel confident and empowered in achieving their goals.
Detail Oriented
We are committed to precision and attention to detail, ensuring every task is handled with care and accuracy. This focus allows us to deliver high-quality results that our clients can trust, no matter the complexity of the work.
Professional Development
We prioritize the growth of our firm by nurturing skilled accounting professionals. To foster their development, we encourage continuing professional education, CPA exam prep, and professional memberships, ensuring they advance their expertise and create new opportunities within our organization.
Innovative Solutions
As a forward-thinking accounting firm, we stay ahead of the evolving business landscape. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, we maximize efficiency.
Client Insight
Our focus goes beyond accounting-we’re dedicated to delivering meaningful results that help guide informed decisions, creating lasting benefits for our clients.
Open Positions
Accounting Assistant
Core Duties
- Client/Coworker Communications
- Managing budgetary information and coordinating the ordering of office supplies and facility maintenance
- Preparing a variety of documents necessary for the administrative operations of the accounting firm, such as time cards and expense reports, and requests
- Preparing, organizing, and maintaining correspondence and administrative files
- Scheduling and coordinating meetings and conferences
- Answering incoming phone calls or assisting accounting staff by handling word processing, filing, and document transmission
Salary
- $40,500
New to the role, with little or no experience; requires more than casual instruction or supervision to perform day-to-day duties. - $43,000
Has the experience to consistently perform core responsibilities without direct supervision; very comfortable with processes and subject matter associated with the role. - $47,750
Value to the organization goes far beyond the ability to perform normal job duties; has rare qualifications that enable consistent contribution in unique ways; ready for next career level when available.
General Accountant
Core Duties
- Client/Coworker Communications
- Preparing journal entries
- Assisting with audit fieldwork for both operational and financial audits
- Supporting month-end and year-end close
- Preparing financial statements, journal entries, and account reconciliations
- Reconciling and balancing general ledger accounts
- Researching and correcting account discrepancies
- Data Entry & Analysis
- Tax Preparation for Personal, Business, and Non-Profit
Additional Responsibilities
- Entry Level Staff Accountant
- Client-facing communications are solely for administrative purposes.
- Focuses on personal development and learning, receiving mentorship and guidance from more experienced accountants.
- Staff Accountant
- Client-facing communications intended to serve clients in the practice areas which have been assigned.
- May provide informal mentorship to entry-level staff and interns.
- Senior Accountant
- Client-facing communications aimed at addressing all practice areas with comprehensive knowledge of interconnected consulting topics.
- Takes on formal leadership roles, related to setting firm policy.
- Accounting Manager
- Supervision of one or more employees.
- Quality assurance of work produced by direct reports.
Salary
| Entry Level Staff Accountant | Staff Accountant | Senior Accountant | Accounting Manager | |
| New to the role, with little or no experience; requires more than casual instruction or supervision to perform day-to-day duties. | $44,500 | $53,750 | $71,500 | $82,250 |
| Has the experience to consistently perform core responsibilities without direct supervision; very comfortable with processes and subject matter associated with the role. | $54,250 | $65,000 | $87,000 | $102,000 |
| Value to the organization goes far beyond the ability to perform normal job duties; has rare qualifications that enable consistent contribution in unique ways; ready for next career level when available. | $61,000 | $81,000 | $101,000 | $117,750 |
Tax Accountant
Core Duties
- Client/Coworker Communications
- Preparing journal entries
- Assisting with audit fieldwork for both operational and financial audits
- Supporting month-end and year-end close
- Preparing financial statements, journal entries, and account reconciliations
- Reconciling and balancing general ledger accounts
- Researching and correcting account discrepancies
- Data Entry & Analysis
- Tax Preparation for Personal, Business, and Non-Profit
Additional Responsibilities
- Entry Level Staff Accountant
- Client-facing communications are solely for administrative purposes.
- Focuses on personal development and learning, receiving mentorship and guidance from more experienced accountants.
- Staff Accountant
- Client-facing communications intended to serve clients in the practice areas which have been assigned.
- May provide informal mentorship to entry-level staff and interns.
- Senior Accountant
- Client-facing communications aimed at addressing all practice areas with comprehensive knowledge of interconnected consulting topics.
- Takes on formal leadership roles, related to setting firm policy.
- Accounting Manager
- Supervision of one or more employees.
- Quality assurance of work produced by direct reports.
Salary
| Entry Level Staff Accountant | Staff Accountant | Senior Accountant | Accounting Manager | |
| New to the role, with little or no experience; requires more than casual instruction or supervision to perform day-to-day duties. | $44,500 | $53,750 | $71,500 | $82,250 |
| Has the experience to consistently perform core responsibilities without direct supervision; very comfortable with processes and subject matter associated with the role. | $54,250 | $65,000 | $87,000 | $102,000 |
| Value to the organization goes far beyond the ability to perform normal job duties; has rare qualifications that enable consistent contribution in unique ways; ready for next career level when available. | $61,000 | $81,000 | $101,000 | $117,750 |
Audit/Tax Accountant(CPA)
Core Duties
- Client/Coworker Communications
- Preparing journal entries
- Assisting with audit fieldwork for both operational and financial audits
- Supporting month-end and year-end close
- Preparing financial statements, journal entries, and account reconciliations
- Reconciling and balancing general ledger accounts
- Researching and correcting account discrepancies
- Data Entry & Analysis
- Tax Preparation for Personal, Business, and Non-Profit
Additional Responsibilities
- Entry Level Staff Accountant
- Client-facing communications are solely for administrative purposes.
- Focuses on personal development and learning, receiving mentorship and guidance from more experienced accountants.
- Staff Accountant
- Client-facing communications intended to serve clients in the practice areas which have been assigned.
- May provide informal mentorship to entry-level staff and interns.
- Senior Accountant
- Client-facing communications aimed at addressing all practice areas with comprehensive knowledge of interconnected consulting topics.
- Takes on formal leadership roles, related to setting firm policy.
- Accounting Manager
- Supervision of one or more employees.
- Quality assurance of work produced by direct reports.
Salary
| Entry Level Staff Accountant | Staff Accountant | Senior Accountant | Accounting Manager | |
| New to the role, with little or no experience; requires more than casual instruction or supervision to perform day-to-day duties. | $44,500 | $53,750 | $71,500 | $82,250 |
| Has the experience to consistently perform core responsibilities without direct supervision; very comfortable with processes and subject matter associated with the role. | $54,250 | $65,000 | $87,000 | $102,000 |
| Value to the organization goes far beyond the ability to perform normal job duties; has rare qualifications that enable consistent contribution in unique ways; ready for next career level when available. | $61,000 | $81,000 | $101,000 | $117,750 |
