Staff Accountant

About Us: 

Michaelis Corporation is a fast-growing mitigation and restoration company specializing in water, fire, mold, basement waterproofing, and environmental damage. We serve residential and commercial properties with a focus on professionalism, rapid response, and top-tier service. We are a general contractor that specializes in insurance restoration and basement waterproofing that is located in Indianapolis, Indiana, family-owned and operated since 1986. 

Are you someone who believes in family values, does the right thing when no one is watching and participates in serving your community, leading by example? We are a company that cares about work/life balance because we all have a life outside of work. 

What makes Michaelis Corporation different from other restoration and waterproofing companies? We create a supportive environment for our employees, invest in their personal and professional growth, and encourage family and work-life balance beyond the worksite. 

Position Overview: The Staff Accountant – Reconstruction & Remediation supports the financial operations of Michaelis Corporation by managing accounts payable, contributing to reporting and scorecards, and ensuring accurate, timely financial data that drives accountability across departments. This role collaborates closely with the VP of Operations and department managers to maintain profitability visibility, protect cash flow, and support sustainable growth. 

The ideal candidate is someone who loves numbers and thrives on accuracy. They are energized by digging into details, validating data, and uncovering the story behind the financials. They naturally connect numbers to business impact, turning data into insights that drive decision-making. This person enjoys building systems of accountability, is motivated by deadlines, and takes pride in producing reliable reports that leadership can trust. They are not only detail-oriented but also collaborative, able to explain complex financial information in a clear, approachable way. Above all, they bring a proactive mindset; spotting risks, identifying trends, and helping the organization stay ahead financially. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Manage full-cycle Accounts Payable (invoice entry, approvals, payments, vendor management). 
• Ensure timely and accurate vendor payments, reconciliations, and reporting. 
• Collect, validate, and input departmental metrics into EOS/90.io scorecards. 
• Scrutinize data sources for accuracy and consistency (job costing, AR aging, gross margin, cycle times). 
• Provide clear, reliable reporting to the VP and leadership team. 
• Collaborate with managers to define measurables that drive accountability by department. 
• Identify and flag financial or operational trends that impact profitability. 
• Support month-end close and assist Accountant with reconciliations and reporting. 
• Assist in building and analyzing the annual budget (experience a plus). 
• Maintain a rolling cash flow report and projection (experience a plus). 
• Partner with Accounts Receivable to protect cash flow. 
• Prepare and post various journal entries. 
• Perform P&L and balance sheet audits. 
• Conduct expense management audits. 
• Maintain strong internal controls to ensure compliance with accounting standards, audit requirements, and company policies. 
• Provide financial support and insights to Operations, Earthworks, and Mitigation managers to strengthen job costing and margin integrity. 
• Partner with HR/Payroll on system alignment and assist in optimizing Paylocity and other accounting system integrations. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business (preferred). 
• 2 years of experience in accounting (AP required; job costing experience a plus). 
• Experience in construction or insurance restoration accounting preferred. 
• Exposure to EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) preferred. 
• Experience with budget building and/or cash flow reporting strongly preferred. 
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills; experience with accounting systems required. 
• Analytical mindset — able to validate numbers, investigate variances, and communicate findings. 
• Strong organizational and communication skills. 
• High capacity personality with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 

What Success Looks Like 

• Accounts Payable is current, accurate, and vendor relationships are positive. 
• EOS/90.io scorecards are complete, timely, and trusted by leadership. 
• Numbers drive accountability across departments because reporting is reliable. 
• Leadership has visibility into budget performance and cash flow health. 
• Trends and risks are identified early, protecting gross margin and cash flow. 
• Accounting processes pass internal/external audits with no material weaknesses. 
• Operations and leadership teams view the role as a trusted partner in financial decision-making. 

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-430pm, including occasional additional time required after hours or weekend work depending on project deadlines. 

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision  
• $25k Company Paid Life Insurance 
• 401K with matching available  
• PTO time  
• Paid holidays  
• Career Growth: Opportunities to advance to Senior Accountant or Controller roles as the company continues to expand.