Project Closeout Financial Analyst

State of Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Wellness rewards

Health savings account

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Education reimbursement

LinkedIn Learning access

Free parking

Job summary

Indiana Department Of Transportation (INDOT) is seeking a motivated financial closeout professional at its Central Office in Indianapolis. The role focuses on ensuring federal, state, and local funding compliance and closing projects accurately across PS, PCO, FMIS, and FMIS systems.

The ideal candidate analyzes costs, reconciles data, and collaborates with district and central office teams to finalize closeouts, de-obligations, and funding adjustments with precision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Business Administration or Finance preferred, or 3 years of directly applicable job experience.
• Knowledge of accounting and auditing methods, techniques and procedures.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software, especially Excel, including pivot tables and formulas; Experience with business analytics software such as Microsoft Power BI, and or ThoughtSpot.
• Proficiency in using enterprise financial systems such as PeopleSoft.
• High degree of curiosity and the ability to analyze financial data and find irregularities in financial records.
• Ability to conduct research, draw logical conclusions and take appropriate action or make recommendations.
• Ability to work independently and reliably once competency has been demonstrated.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and reconcile project financial data to confirm compliance with federal eligibility requirements and project agreements.
• Coordinate with district and central office financial and administrative staff to complete all closeout activities.
• Use multiple systems—including PeopleSoft, Project Closeout, ThoughtSpot, and FMIS—to run reports, verify transactions, and support closeout tasks.
• Utilize Excel-based templates and internal tools to reconcile costs, identify discrepancies, and validate final financial records.
• Submit and process funding adjustments in FMIS to align project funding with final approved costs.
• Request, analyze, and execute adjusting transactions within PeopleSoft’s Project Costing module.
• Independently research projects using PS Financials, internal INDOT applications, and FMIS to identify projects ready for release, closeout, or federal de-obligation.
• Recommend federal, state, and LPA projects for closure after reconciliation and receipt of required approvals.
• Complete additional duties assigned to support financial closeout operations.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Auditing methods

Excel (pivot tables & formulas)

Power BI

ThoughtSpot

PeopleSoft

Analytical mindset

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

3 years of directly applicable experience

Tools

Power BI

ThoughtSpot

Excel

PeopleSoft

Job description

Indiana Department Of Transportation (INDOT) is seeking a motivated financial closeout professional at its Central Office in Indianapolis. The role focuses on ensuring federal, state, and local funding compliance and closing projects accurately across PS, PCO, FMIS, and FMIS systems.

The ideal candidate analyzes costs, reconciles data, and collaborates with district and central office teams to finalize closeouts, de-obligations, and funding adjustments with precision.