Staff Accountant

CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions seeks a detail-oriented Accountant I to perform general ledger duties, prepare journal entries, maintain the chart of accounts, and assist with cost allocations and accruals. The role supports audit readiness and financial reporting for the organization.

The position also covers payroll backup responsibilities, ensures timely payroll processes, and collaborates with the CFO on policy development and digital transition within the Fiscal department.

Qualifications

• Experience with ledger maintenance, journal entries, and chart of accounts.
• Experience reviewing payroll entries and supporting payroll processes.
• Ability to analyze cash flow reports and support budgeting.
• Experience coordinating audits and ensuring financial records accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Analyze general ledger, prepare entries, maintain chart of accounts, and support cost allocations and accruals. Act as liaison for accounting system issues and audit prep.
• Oversee payroll backup and implement accounting software changes to improve efficiency and data integrity.

Skills

General ledger handling

Payroll backup

Cash flow analysis

Audit coordination

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Bank reconciliation tools

Job description

• Employee will engage in cross-training with your colleagues. This will allow you to learn their roles and responsibilities, enabling you to serve as backup when needed. Analyze general ledger, prepare general ledger entries, maintain chart of accounts, prepare and maintain cost allocation management system, prepare and post accrual entries as needed. Act as first line of defense on accounting system software issues, financial statement programming creation and maintenance functions, responsible for contacting outside consultants when necessary. Provide proof of cash analysis, bank statement reconciliation, provide periodic cash flow analysis reports, download banking information and maintain direct link with banking institution.Print proposed budgets and post to ledger after approval. Assist Chief Financial Officer in coordinating the agency's annual audit of financial records, provide necessary records to auditor and post audit entries to the ledger. The individual is accountable for the monthly financial closing process of the CICOA Foundation, which includes making accurate entries into the accounting system.
• The employee will review bi-weekly payroll entries and will serve as a backup for payroll and 401(k) administration as needed. Along with the Chief Financial Officer, the Senior Accountant I, will assist in developing and maintaining policies and procedures for each role in the Fiscal department. The Staff Accountant will play a crucial role in helping the Fiscal Department transition to a digital environment. This includes implementing accounting software, streamlining financial processes, and ensuring accurate data entry and reporting. Tasked with the recording and allocation of grants provided by the CICOA Foundation, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to funding guidelines. This role involves tracking grant applications, managing disbursement processes, and maintaining comprehensive records to facilitate transparent and efficient financial oversight.