Job ID: IN-777124 (93290926)
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