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Accounting Assistant

Job in Indianapolis, Hamilton County, Indiana, 46262, USA
Listing for: Indiana Historical Society
Part Time position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Accounting Assistant, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk
  • Finance & Banking
    Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 20 USD Hourly USD 20.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Indianapolis

Job Title: Assistant, Accounting

Department: Finance

Reporting Relationship: Controller

Employees Supervised: N/A

FLSA Status: Temporary hourly, non-exempt

Position Purpose

This position is responsible for providing administrative and basic accounting support to the Finance department and Controller. Position is needed into late May with potential to extend into summer.

Essential Functions
  • Perform accounts payable duties.
  • Perform cash receipts duties.
  • Prepare and post general ledger entries.
  • Maintain accounting filing system following the record retention policy.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Essential Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
  • Ability to practice discretion and maintain confidentiality.
  • Strong computer skills; proficient with Microsoft Office suite as well as basic office equipment.
  • Familiarity with or willingness to learn accounting software.
  • Ability to maintain accurate financial records and prepare accurate and timely reports.
  • Physical Requirements

    Wrist & Visual Stamina – Ability to type and focus on a computer screen for prolonged periods of time.

    Physical Movement – Stooping, Bending, Kneeling, and Crouching in order to reach & pick up items.

    (Incumbent must be able to meet physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonability of requested accommodation is to be determined by IHS on a case‑by‑case basis, in accordance with the ADA.)

    Qualifications

    Pursuing applicable degree or 1 year applicable experience

    Schedule

    Position is temporary and needed through late May to support department through internal financials audit. Position is up to 24 hours per week with flexibility in scheduling, some Wednesday morning availability preferred due to existing check‑run process but not required. There is potential for hours to continue into summer if agreeable with hired candidate’s schedule.

    Total Compensation

    Pay is $20 per hour. Benefits include free parking, staff discounts in the Basile History Market and the Stardust Café, reciprocal benefits at other cultural institutions in Indianapolis, employee assistance program, and access to retirement and voluntary insurance plans.

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