Accountant 1

nLeague; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

nLeague, Indianapolis-based, seeks an Accountant 1 for a 3+ month assignment at 100 N Senate Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204. You will prepare financial statements, monitor budgets, reconcile accounts, and maintain accurate records of financial transactions.

You will interpret complex financial data, identify process improvements, and provide guidance to internal stakeholders to support the agency's financial health and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience with AP and AR processes.
• Ability to reconcile complex discrepancies between accounts.
• Knowledge of public accounting principles and related laws.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records and financial reports to assess compliance with procedural standards.
• Advise the appointing authority and/or controller of the status of all accounts.
• Develop policies and procedures for general accounting and bookkeeping.
• Oversee usage of the computerized accounting system.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Discrepancy resolution

Public accounting

Federal & state laws

Budget preparation

Financial statement analysis

Accounting procedures

Job description

Job ID: 810315

Position: Accountant 1

Client: IN-IOT

Duration: 3+ Months

Location: 100 N Senate Ave, N551, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Shift: 07:00 AM to 03:00 PM (OR) 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM

• You will prepare financial statements, monitor budgets, reconcile accounts, analyze trends, and maintain accurate records of financial transactions.
• You will also assist in interpreting complex financial data, identifying opportunities for process improvements, and providing guidance to internal stakeholders to support the agency's financial health and operational efficiency.

The essential functions of this role are:

• Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records financial reports to assess compliance with procedural standards.
• Maintain or examine the records of government agencies.
• Advise the appointing authority and/or controller of the status of all accounts.
• Develop policies and procedures for general accounting and bookkeeping.
• Oversee usage of the computerized accounting system.
• Establish work methods and control measures for accounting/bookkeeping functions.
• Certify the accuracy of the agency's financial records and accounts.
• Review reports for grant reconciliation for grant funded accounts.
• Direct program staff in accounting matters relating to specific program funding.
• Assist controller in budget preparation.

Required Skills:

• Experience with Accounts Payable
• Experience with Accounts Receivable
• Experience with reconciling complex discrepancies between accounts
• Extensive knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of public accounting
• Knowledge of federal and state laws, policies, and procedures as they pertain to accounting and bookkeeping.
• Ability to lead budget preparations.
• Ability to direct the preparation and interpretation of complex financial statements and reports.
• Ability to develop new, or modify existing, accounting procedures and methods