IN-IOT Accountant 1

Software Technology Inc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Technology Inc. in Indianapolis is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage, analyze, and report financial information to support accurate decision-making and compliance with laws and policies.

The role involves preparing financial statements, monitoring budgets, reconciling accounts, and guiding internal stakeholders to enhance the agency's financial health and efficiency. Onsite work is required with standard hours and a 37.5-hour week.

Qualifications

• Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable, minimum 5 years.
• Experience reconciling complex discrepancies between accounts, minimum 5 years.
• Strong communication and problem solving skills.
• Motivated, self-starter who is comfortable working on a team and individually.
• 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.
• Extensive knowledge of automated accounting systems.
• Ability to lead budget preparations.
• Ability to direct the preparation and interpretation of complex financial statements and reports.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex accounting problems.
• Ability to develop new, or modify existing, accounting procedures and methods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records and 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.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Reconciling discrepancies

Communication skills

Self-starter

Public accounting knowledge

Federal/state laws knowledge

Automated accounting systems

Budget preparation

Financial statement analysis

Accounting procedures development

Job description

The Accountant is responsible for managing, analyzing, and reporting information to support accurate decision-making and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.

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/Desired Skills

• Experience with Accounts PayableRequired5Years
• Experience with Accounts ReceivableRequired5Years
• Experience with reconciling complex discrepancies between accounts Required5Years
• Strong communication and problem solving skillsRequired0
• Motivated, self-starter who is comfortable working on a team and individuallyRequired0
• Extensive knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of public accountingRequired0
• Knowledge of federal and state laws, policies, and procedures as they pertain to accounting and bookkeeping.Required0
• Extensive knowledge of automated accounting systems.Required0
• Ability to lead budget preparations.Required0
• Ability to direct the preparation and interpretation of complex financial statements and reports.Required0
• Ability to analyze and solve complex accounting problems.Required0
• Ability to develop new, or modify existing, accounting procedures and methodsRequired0

Job Requirements

• Absences greater than two weeks must be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence.
• Candidate must currently be located in Indiana to be considered for position.
• If selected for engagement, your candidate's hourly rate must be specified. The Provider Markup for this position is 26%.
• Selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Indianapolis 37.5 hours per week.
• Work hours are 7:00am-3:00pm or 8:00am-4:00pm.
• Initial contract is through December 31 with the possibility of extension past that date.