Accountant

Role: Accountant

Location: Indianapolis IN

Duration: 15 Months

This position will work on site

Work schedule: Monday to Friday 8 hours a day, 40 hour week, open start time 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM with the latest end time 5:00 PM, times are somewhat flexible

Job Description:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Advises the supervisor of the status of all accounts;

• Assists management in the preparation of agency or program area budget requests;

• Develops and recommends implementation of new accounting methods andprocedures pertaining to the incumbents area of responsibility;

• Advises program staff on accounting matters relating to specific program funding;

• Assists in the development and maintenance of general policies for a fiscal program;

• Coordinates use of the computerized accounting system for the program area;

• Certifies the accuracy of financial records and accounts;

• Analyzes and interprets financial statements and reports;

• Controls the flow of appropriated funds;

• Reconciles complex discrepancies between accounts;

• Interacts with, and responds to, state and federal audit representatives;

• Makes necessary adjustments to close books;

• Mail room back up

Required/Desired Skills:

• Prior experience in an accounting role.

• Prior experience analyzing and preparing financial reports.

• Prior experience developing and maintaining fiscal policies.

• High School Diploma

• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook,and Excel

• Efficient and accurate data entry experience.

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Customer Service experience.

• Prior experience communicating with state and federal audit representatives.

• Prior experience using PeopleSoftFinancials.

• Prior experience working withState, County or Federal Budgets

• Associate's degree or higher inaccounting.