Project Accountant - Indianapolis, United States - Diversified Services Network, Inc.

Description

Diversified Services Network, Inc. is seeking a Project Accountant in Indianapolis, Indiana. The position is a long term consultant with Equus for The Family & Social Services Administration. Please apply today

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

• Performs monthly close process for project to include revenue and expense entries and review of the project's balance sheet.
• Prepares bank reconciliations and gift card inventory reconciliations, if applicable.
• Monitors activity to ensure accounting policies, procedures, and plans are executed.
• Develops, prepares, and supports annual budgets.
• Provides actual vs. budget analysis to include forecasting of fund availability.
• Ensures that procedures and policies are in place to facilitate effective and efficient financial reporting compliance with local, state, and corporate policies.
• Oversees the project's fiscal operations to meet project deadlines.
• Prepares budgets for all major funding streams and special project grants.
• Develops and maintains reporting mechanisms to assist with tracking expenditures and obligations.
• Analyzes corporate financial information as it relates to project revenues, expenditures, and balance sheets.
• Accounts for project expenditures to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and program requirements.
• Forecasts expenditures used in planning program activities.
• Communicates with board regarding budgets, billings, and financial related matters.
• Prepares customer billings for all funding streams.
• Assists internal and state monitors during financial review of program expenditures and prepares responses to monitoring reports.
• Trains staff on changes in funding regulations, corporate policies, local operating procedures, and board policies.
• Prepares financial reports for corporate, state, and local management teams.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in business, accounting, finance, or related field.
• Three to five years of experience in business or accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, be able to interpret balance sheets and profit/loss reports and write and implement financial management policies and procedures.

Soft Skills

• Ability to work under pressure within time constraints.
• Passion for accounting and business
• Eagerness to contribute to a team-oriented environment.