Accounts Payable Accountant

Job Title:
Accounts Payable Accountant

Location:
Indianapolis, IN 46204

Pay Rate: $28.50/hr

Client:
Indiana Department of Child Services - DCS

Long-term Contract

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 Skills:

• Prior experience in an accounting role – 2 years
• Experience analyzing and preparing financial reports – 2 years
• Experience developing and maintaining fiscal policies – 2 years
• High School Diploma
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Excel – 1 year
• Efficient and accurate data entry experience – 1 year
• Strong oral and written communication skills – 1 year
• Customer service experience – 1 year

Highly Desired

Skills:

• Experience communicating with state and federal audit representatives – 2 years
• Experience using People Soft Financials
• Experience working with State, County, or Federal Budgets
• Associate’s degree or higher in Accounting

Compensation: $26.88 - $28.50 per hour