Role- Accounts Payable Accountant
Location- Indianapolis IN - Onsite
Project Duration- 6 Months
Mode of interview - Video
Analyzes financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets liabilities or other financial activities within our organization.
*** OVERVIEW ***
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 and procedures 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
Skill | Required /Desired | Amount | of Experience |
Prior experience in an accounting role. | Required | 2 | Years |
Prior experience analyzing and preparing financial reports. | Required | 2 | Years |
Prior experience developing and maintaining fiscal policies. | Required | 2 | Years |
High School Diploma | Required | 0 | |
Proficient with Microsoft Outlook and Excel | Required | 1 | Years |
Efficient and accurate data entry experience. | Required | 1 | Years |
Strong oral and written communication skills | Required | 1 | Years |
Customer Service experience. | Required | 1 | Years |
Prior experience communicating with state and federal audit representatives. | Highly desired | 2 | Years |
Prior experience using PeopleSoft Financials. | Highly desired | 0 | |
Prior experience working with State County or Federal Budgets. | Highly desired | 0 | |
Associates degree or higher in accounting. | Highly desired | 0 | |