Accountant

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant 1 to support the Indiana Office of Technology (IOT). This role manages financial recordkeeping, budget preparation, complex account reconciliations, and regulatory compliance across Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions within state government accounting systems.

• Client: State of Indiana – Indiana Office of Technology (IN-IOT)
• Location: Indianapolis, IN 46204 (100 N Senate Ave, N551)
• Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite (37.5 hours/week; shifts: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM or 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
• Role Type: Contract (10/05/2026 – 12/31/2026, extension possible)
• Interview Process: In-person interview only in Indianapolis, IN
• Candidate Location Constraint: Must currently reside in Indiana

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Accounting & Reconciliation: Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records and financial statements to ensure compliance with public accounting standards and state regulations.
• AP & AR Oversight: Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions, identifying and resolving complex account discrepancies.
• Budgeting & Grant Reconciliation: Assist the agency Controller with budget preparation, monitor account usage, and review grant reconciliation reports.
• System & Process Management: Oversee automated accounting system workflows, establish internal control measures, and update accounting policies and standard operating procedures.
• Stakeholder Guidance: Advise program staff, appointing authorities, and agency leadership on financial status, account balances, and funding guidelines.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Accounts Payable (AP): 5+ years of hands-on experience processing AP transactions and vendor payments.
• Accounts Receivable (AR): 5+ years of hands-on experience managing AR invoicing, ledger entries, and collections.
• Complex Account Reconciliations: 5+ years analyzing and resolving complex discrepancies between general ledgers and secondary accounts.
• Public Accounting Principles: Comprehensive knowledge of governmental accounting principles, automated state accounting systems, and federal/state compliance laws.
• Budgeting & Financial Reporting: Experience assisting with organizational budget preparation and generating financial reports.
• Location & Onsite Commitment: Must currently reside in Indiana and be available for 100% onsite work (37.5 hrs/week) in Indianapolis.