Accounts Payable Accountant

STI; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

STI in Indianapolis seeks a finance professional to advise the supervisor on the status of all accounts, assist management with agency or program budget requests, and develop new accounting methods for the area.

You will coordinate the program area's use of the computerized accounting system, certify the accuracy of financial records, analyze financial statements, reconcile complex discrepancies, respond to state and federal audits, and provide mail room backup as needed.

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

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