Position: Accountant (Ref: 18488)
Location: Indianapolis, IN USA, 46204
Salary: $36.00/hr.
Duration: 9 Months 26 Days - Contract
Openings: 1
Deadline: 09/10/2026
Description:
100% Onsite
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Accountant 1 to support financial operations, reporting, and compliance. In this role, you will be responsible for managing, analyzing, and reporting financial data to ensure operational efficiency, support decision-making, and maintain compliance with established procedural standards and regulatory policies.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare, examine, and analyze financial reports and accounting records to ensure compliance with procedural standards and regulatory guidelines.
Maintain, audit, and reconcile institutional financial accounts and ledgers.
Prepare periodic financial statements, track budget performance, analyze trends, and advise leadership and the controller on account status.
Oversee and utilize computerized accounting systems to record, track, and reconcile transactions.
Review and reconcile reports for grant-funded programs and direct program teams on funding-specific accounting matters.
Assist the controller with annual and quarterly budget preparation and financial modeling.
Help develop and refine policies, internal control measures, and general bookkeeping workflows to safeguard financial accuracy.
Qualifications
Proven experience in general ledger accounting, budget monitoring, and financial statement preparation.
Strong working knowledge of standard accounting principles, reconciliation processes, and audit preparation.
Hands-on experience navigating and managing computerized accounting/financial management software systems.
Prior exposure to public sector, grant accounting, or fund accounting workflows is a plus.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and cross-functional communication skills.
Working Requirements
Work Arrangement: Fully onsite in Indianapolis, IN.
Interview Process: Candidates must be available for an in-person interview.
Required / Desired Skills
Experience with Accounts Payable Required - 5 Years
Experience with Accounts Receivable Required - 5 Years
Experience with reconciling complex discrepancies between accounts Required - 5 Years
Strong communication and problem-solving skills Required - 5 Years
Motivated, self-starter who is comfortable working on a team and individually Required - 5 Years
Extensive knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of public accounting Required - 5 Years
Knowledge of federal and state laws, policies, and procedures as they pertain to accounting and bookkeeping. Required - 5 Years
Extensive knowledge of automated accounting systems. Required - 5 Years
Ability to lead budget preparations. Required - 5 Years
Ability to direct the preparation and interpretation of complex financial statements and reports. Required - 5 Years
Ability to analyze and solve complex accounting problems. Required - 5 Years
Ability to develop new, or modify existing, accounting procedures and methods Required - 5 Years
