Accountant III

Accountant III

We are looking for a motivated Accountant III ready to take us to the next level! If you have a Bachelor's Degree in Administration or Accounting and experience in financial reporting and grant management, and are looking for your next career move, apply now.

Job Description

We are looking for an Accountant III to assist with grant preparation, administration, and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines. This position will be Full-Time, Onsite, in Indianapolis, IN and is a 3–6-month contract.

What You'll Do

• Assist with the preparation, administration, and submission of grants
• Make recommendations to supervisors on the interpretation of grant rules and regulations
• Maintain accurate ledgers for grant/project awards
• Process grants financial activity reports and grant reimbursements
• Process and enter GL journals in PeopleSoft
• Provide projections as requested by the Director of the Fiscal Section
• Assist with quarterly review of the state's Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards.
• Oversee federal audits
• Serve as liaison to federal, state, and local agencies as directed by the Director of the Fiscal Division
• Represent the Department at meetings with various state and federal agencies
• Audit expenditures posted to grants to ensure accuracy and consistency with state and federal guidelines
• Prepare and submit federal drawdown requests for reimbursement of expenditures
• Prepare quarterly estimated expenditure reports for program personnel to ensure full utilization of federal funds
• Perform other duties as required

What You'll Need

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Administration or Accounting (related academic training or work experience may substitute for degree where appropriate)
• Ability to resolve financial inquiries
• Working knowledge of state and federal accounting procedures
• Working knowledge of the state's federal draw billing process
• Knowledge of state procurement procedures
• Ability to work with computerized word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and software
• Ability to operate and maintain office equipment, including computers and copy machines
• Ability to function independently
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, and guidelines (Federal and State)
• Must be able to access, input, retrieve, and analyze information using a computer
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Must be able to organize, file, and retrieve information
• Must be able to proofread documents for accuracy
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision, prioritize work, and meet deadlines
• Must be able to apply basic accounting and math skills

Preferred:

• Experience with federal audits and grant financial management
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft and federal drawdown billing processes

Physical Demands:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards
• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor
• Must be able to communicate with customers/team members over the phone and in person
• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.

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$19 per hour. The pay range for this position is listed above. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role may also be entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.