Accounts Payable Accountant - Indianapolis, IN/On-Site

STI; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services organization in Indianapolis is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports. The role includes advising on account status, assisting with budget requests, and ensuring the accuracy of financial records. Candidates should have experience in financial management and a solid understanding of accounting practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable and financial analysis.
• Familiarity with budget preparation and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Advise supervisor on account status.
• Assist in budget requests preparation.
• Develop and recommend new accounting methods.
• Advise on accounting matters for program funding.
• Maintain general fiscal policies.
• Coordinate accounting system usage.
• Certify accuracy of financial records.
• Analyze financial statements.
• Control flow of appropriated funds.
• Reconcile discrepancies between accounts.
• Interact with audit representatives.
• Make adjustments to close books.

Job description

Accounts Payable Specialist — Indianapolis, IN/On-Site — 5+ Months

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