Accounts Payable Accountant

STI; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Indianapolis is seeking an individual to oversee accounting functions, assist with budget preparations, and develop new accounting methods. The role includes advising program staff and interacting with audit representatives, ensuring financial records are accurate and discrepancies are resolved.

Responsibilities

• Advises the supervisor of the status of all accounts.
• Assists management in budget preparation.
• Develops and recommends accounting methods.
• Advises program staff on accounting matters.
• Assists in development of fiscal program policies.
• Coordinates use of computerized accounting systems.
• Certifies accuracy of financial records.
• Analyzes and interprets financial statements.
• Controls the flow of appropriated funds.
• Reconciles discrepancies between accounts.
• Interacts with state and federal auditors.
• Makes adjustments to close books.
• Provides mail room backup.

Job description

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