Accounts Payable Accountant

Inteletech Global Inc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 37,029 - 39,261; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm in Indianapolis seeks an Accounts Payable Accountant for a long-term contract. In this role, you will manage accounts, prepare financial reports, assist with budgeting, and develop fiscal policies. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of accounting experience and a high school diploma, with proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Excel. This position offers a competitive pay rate ranging from $26.88 to $28.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in an accounting role.
• 2+ years analyzing and preparing financial reports.
• 2+ years developing and maintaining fiscal policies.
• 1+ year proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
• 1+ year of efficient and accurate data entry experience.
• 1+ year strong oral and written communication skills.
• 1+ year of customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise the supervisor of the status of all accounts.
• Assist management in budget request preparations.
• Develop accounting methods and procedures.
• Advise program staff on accounting matters.
• Coordinate computerized accounting system use.
• Certify accuracy of financial records.
• Analyze financial statements and reports.
• Control the flow of appropriated funds.
• Reconcile discrepancies between accounts.
• Interact with state and federal audit representatives.
• Make adjustments to close books.
• Perform mail room backup duties.

Skills

Accounting experience

Financial report preparation

Fiscal policy development

Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Data entry

Strong communication skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s degree in Accounting

Tools

PeopleSoft Financials

Job description

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 PeopleSoft Financials
• Experience working with State, County, or Federal Budgets
• Associate’s degree or higher in Accounting

Compensation: $26.88 - $28.50 per hour