AP Accountant

Job ID: IN-777124

Onsite/Local AP Accountant with financial reporting, MS Office/Excel, state/federal audit/budget, PeopleSoft Financials experience

Location: Indianapolis IN (Indiana Department of Child Services DCS)

Duration: 6 Months

Position: 1 (2)

Skills:

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

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

Prior experience working with State, County or Federal Budgets. Highly desired

Associate s degree or higher in accounting. Highly desired

Description:

Analyzes financial information and prepares 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