CodeForce
IN-FSSA-Accountant
CodeForce, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
Maintains and analyzes financial information for accuracy or to advise the Controller on the need for future action.
OVERVIEW4 to 5 years of experience. Responsible for the general accounting functions for a state agency.DUTIES• Advises the Controller on the status of assigned projects.• Assists the Controller in the preparation of agency or program area budgets• Assists with the review of State and Federal codes and regulations to help ensure compliance.• Advises program staff on accounting matters relating to specific program funding• Assists in the development and maintenance of general policies for a fiscal program• Certifies the accuracy of financial records for assigned projects• Analyzes and interprets financial information• Reconciles complex discrepancies between accounts• Identifies errors and prepares necessary documentation for correcting entries• Performs related duties as required.JOB REQUIREMENTS• Considerable knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of public accounting, budgeting, and auditing• Considerable knowledge of federal and state accounting and bookkeeping laws, policies and procedures• Specialized knowledge of agency organization and function• Specialized knowledge of automated accounting systems• Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing• Ability to solve relatively complex accounting and budgeting problems• Ability to assist in budget preparation• Ability to interpret financial statements and reports• Ability to reconcile discrepancies in accounts• Ability to develop effective work relationshipsDIFFICULTY OF WORKGuidelines consist of generally accepted principles, procedures and theories of accounting as well as federal and state laws, policies and procedures pertaining to governmental accounting and bookkeeping. Incumbent must exercise judgment in interpreting the guidelines and applying or adapting them to difficult situations and problems of agency and program funding. Incumbent must be able to identify problems regarding complex accounts and satisfactorily resolve within a reasonable time.RESPONSIBILITYIncumbent advises the supervisor or high-level management on the status and maintenance of all accounts in Incumbent's area of responsibility. Supervision usually consists of general instructions. Unusual problems or problems having substantial impact are discussed at the discretion of Incumbent. Work is usually reviewed by the supervisor for soundness of judgment and consistency with overall agency policy.PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPSIncumbent works with agency personnel and other agencies including state and federal government units for the purpose of explaining and interpreting policies and procedures, responding to questions, assisting in problem resolution and maintaining coordination.Required/Desired Skills
SkillRequired /DesiredAmountof ExperienceBachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.Required0Prior general accounting work experienceRequired4YearsConsiderable knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of public accounting, budgeting, and auditingRequired2YearsExperience with interpreting financial statements and reports.Required2YearsThorough knowledge of Microsoft ExcelRequired2YearsPrior working experience with State budget preparationHighly desired1YearsBroad knowledge of federal, state and agency budgeting and fiscal policies and proceduresHighly desired1YearsPrior working exp. w/PeopleSoft FinancialsDesired1YearsQuestions
No.QuestionQuestion1Absences 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. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you accept this requirement?Question2Please list candidate's email address.Question3Please list the city and state where candidate currently resides.Question4Candidate must be paid $29.25/hour if selected for engagement. The provider markup for this position is 25%. Do you accept this requirement?Question5Start date for position is 10/10/2023. Do you accept this start date?Question6Position is 2 days remote, 3 days on-site, Monday through Friday. Do you accept this requirement? Question7Position is to last through fiscal year, with the possibility of long-term renewal. Do you accept this requirement?Question8Please list automated accounting systems candidate has experience with.
OVERVIEW4 to 5 years of experience. Responsible for the general accounting functions for a state agency.DUTIES• Advises the Controller on the status of assigned projects.• Assists the Controller in the preparation of agency or program area budgets• Assists with the review of State and Federal codes and regulations to help ensure compliance.• Advises program staff on accounting matters relating to specific program funding• Assists in the development and maintenance of general policies for a fiscal program• Certifies the accuracy of financial records for assigned projects• Analyzes and interprets financial information• Reconciles complex discrepancies between accounts• Identifies errors and prepares necessary documentation for correcting entries• Performs related duties as required.JOB REQUIREMENTS• Considerable knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of public accounting, budgeting, and auditing• Considerable knowledge of federal and state accounting and bookkeeping laws, policies and procedures• Specialized knowledge of agency organization and function• Specialized knowledge of automated accounting systems• Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing• Ability to solve relatively complex accounting and budgeting problems• Ability to assist in budget preparation• Ability to interpret financial statements and reports• Ability to reconcile discrepancies in accounts• Ability to develop effective work relationshipsDIFFICULTY OF WORKGuidelines consist of generally accepted principles, procedures and theories of accounting as well as federal and state laws, policies and procedures pertaining to governmental accounting and bookkeeping. Incumbent must exercise judgment in interpreting the guidelines and applying or adapting them to difficult situations and problems of agency and program funding. Incumbent must be able to identify problems regarding complex accounts and satisfactorily resolve within a reasonable time.RESPONSIBILITYIncumbent advises the supervisor or high-level management on the status and maintenance of all accounts in Incumbent's area of responsibility. Supervision usually consists of general instructions. Unusual problems or problems having substantial impact are discussed at the discretion of Incumbent. Work is usually reviewed by the supervisor for soundness of judgment and consistency with overall agency policy.PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPSIncumbent works with agency personnel and other agencies including state and federal government units for the purpose of explaining and interpreting policies and procedures, responding to questions, assisting in problem resolution and maintaining coordination.Required/Desired Skills
SkillRequired /DesiredAmountof ExperienceBachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.Required0Prior general accounting work experienceRequired4YearsConsiderable knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of public accounting, budgeting, and auditingRequired2YearsExperience with interpreting financial statements and reports.Required2YearsThorough knowledge of Microsoft ExcelRequired2YearsPrior working experience with State budget preparationHighly desired1YearsBroad knowledge of federal, state and agency budgeting and fiscal policies and proceduresHighly desired1YearsPrior working exp. w/PeopleSoft FinancialsDesired1YearsQuestions
No.QuestionQuestion1Absences 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. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you accept this requirement?Question2Please list candidate's email address.Question3Please list the city and state where candidate currently resides.Question4Candidate must be paid $29.25/hour if selected for engagement. The provider markup for this position is 25%. Do you accept this requirement?Question5Start date for position is 10/10/2023. Do you accept this start date?Question6Position is 2 days remote, 3 days on-site, Monday through Friday. Do you accept this requirement? Question7Position is to last through fiscal year, with the possibility of long-term renewal. Do you accept this requirement?Question8Please list automated accounting systems candidate has experience with.