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Eateam

Accountant

Eateam, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262


OVERVIEW

2 to 3 years of accounting or related experience preferred.DUTIESAnalyzes vendor invoices, procurement activity and disbursal of fundsObtains approvals and creates receipts in PeopleSoft Financials for software and services invoicesCreates vouchers for vendor paymentsResponds to routine vendor invoice submissions and payment inquiriesCreates Reports of Collection (ROCs) and completes related deposit activityPrepares and distributes invoices to IOT's external customersSupports IOT's Pinnacle Billing activityReviews travel authorizations and expense reports for completeness and accuracyAdvise the supervisor of the status of all accounts.Reconcile account discrepancies.Recommends changes in accounting policies and methods and assists in developing accounting proceduresPerforms related duties as requiredJOB REQUIREMENTS

Ability to delivery high quality workAbility to read with comprehension and think criticallyAbility to take initiative and to solve problems independentlyAbility to work collaboratively in a team environmentAbility to organize and prioritize workWorking knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of public accounting desiredWorking knowledge of federal and state laws, policies, and procedures pertaining to government accounting and bookkeeping desiredWorking knowledge of agency function and organization desiredWorking knowledge of automated accounting systems desiredEffectively communicate, both orally and in writingAbility to evaluate and recommend modifications to existing accounting policy and proceduresAbility to prepare and interpret financial statements and reportsAbility to accurately perform arithmetic calculationsDIFFICULTY OF WORKGuidelines consist of generally accepted accounting procedures and theories as well as federal and state laws, policies, and procedures pertaining to accounting and bookkeeping. Judgment is exercised in applying these guidelines to evaluate procedures, maintain relatively standard accounts, prepare reports, and resolve discrepancies within and between accounts.RESPONSIBILITY

Incumbent is responsible for supporting AP and AR activity within IOT's Finance department. After training is completed, supervision usually consists of general instructions. Unusual problems and recommendations may be discussed with the supervisor. Work is reviewed upon completion for technical accuracy, attainment of objectives and conformance with policy.PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS

Contacts are with persons within own agency, from other state agencies such as the Department of Administration, State Auditor and Budget Agency and from the private business sector for the purpose of obtaining or furnishing information.