Description

Our client, a non-profit organization and leader in the regional economic development of the greater Indianapolis metropolitan area is seeking a dynamic team player to join the finance department as the Financial Accountant. If you are looking to be part of a phenomenal team that's focused on the future development of Indianapolis, then this may be the position for you! Enjoy the perks of working in a hybrid role, from home and in the office located downtown Indianapolis, IN.

SUMMARY 

The Financial Accountant contributes goals, membership, community, revenue, and relationship growth by maintaining positive relationships with vendors and protecting the assets by paying approved purchase orders accurately and as scheduled.

There are a variety of duties performed by members of the Accounting Department and, while various responsibilities, activities, and tasks performed in this department are assigned to specific individuals, daily responsibilities may shift from time to time as requested by the Chief Financial Officer. The ability to work with other members of the department as a functioning team is critical.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Supervisory experience preferred

2-3 years previous experience with comparable responsibilities preferred.

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel (Vlook-up and Pivot tables). Great Plains experience is a plus.

Requirements

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

•  Compile year-end projections, forecasts and analyze necessary cutbacks each month.
•  Keep track of approved budget spending, project-based budgets, approved expenditures from reserves.
•  Perform month end closing tasks
•  Compile monthly financials statements and update variance analysis
•  Ensure contracts for all special projects are maintained appropriately and reviewed for completeness.
•  Track and depreciate all fixed assets.
•  Collect bank statements and prepare reconciliations for bank accounts.
•  Allocate departmental costs at the close of each month.
•  Gather financials and collect conflicts of interest to help prepare necessary tax forms (990).
•  Analyze vendor costs by tracking current vendors and pursuing more efficient opportunities.
•  Prepare all necessary monthly recurring journal entries as well as all of the required month-end entries.
•  Ensure timely filing of tax compliance and other state and federal government compliance requirements.
•  Reconcile financial statements 
•  Assist with budget preparation
•  Ensure proper and accurate recording of the Loan Portfolio transactions and other related transactions 
•  Supervising the Accounts Payable Specialist

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER