What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Accountant position at Diversified Services Network?
Diversified Services Network, Inc. is seeking an Accountant in Indianapolis, Indiana. The position offers an amazing benefit and vacation package! If you're looking to grow your career in the accounting field within an outstanding organization with growth opportunities, please apply today!
Key Areas of Responsibilities:
- Performs monthly close process for project to include revenue and expense entries and review of the project’s balance sheet.
- Prepares bank reconciliations and gift card inventory reconciliations, if applicable.
- Monitors activity to ensure accounting policies, procedures, and plans are executed.
- Develops, prepares, and supports annual budgets.
- Provides actual vs. budget analysis to include forecasting of fund availability.
- Ensures that procedures and policies are in place to facilitate effective and efficient financial reporting compliance with local, state, and corporate policies.
- Oversees the project’s fiscal operations to meet project deadlines.
- Prepares budgets for all major funding streams and special project grants.
- Develops and maintains reporting mechanisms to assist with tracking expenditures and obligations.
- Analyzes corporate financial information as it relates to project revenues, expenditures, and balance sheets.
- Accounts for project expenditures to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and program requirements.
- Forecasts expenditures used in planning program activities.
- Communicates with board regarding budgets, billings, and financial related matters.
- Prepares customer billings for all funding streams.
- Assists internal and state monitors during financial review of program expenditures and prepares responses to monitoring reports.
- Trains staff on changes in funding regulations, corporate policies, local operating procedures, and board policies.
- Prepares financial reports for corporate, state, and local management teams.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in business, accounting, finance, or related field.
- Three to five years of experience in business or accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must have demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, be able to interpret balance sheets and profit/loss reports and write and implement financial management policies and procedures.
Soft Skills
- Ability to work under pressure within time constraints.
- Passion for accounting and business
- Eagerness to contribute to a team-oriented environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,718.50 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,719 - $75,000
