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Accountant - Team Lead

Indianapolis, IN 9.0 Months
Full-Time $17-$22/hr





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Posted: Jun 19, 2026
Ref: NPILIL19

Position Overview


This position will act as the Team Lead and maintain tracking of the status of the grants/projects being reconciled to the point of being closed in PeopleSoft and Euna (Finance and Grants software) in addition to completing the reconciliations.

Purpose of the Position: This position is assigned to work within the finance department as an accountant to correct old, open projects to the point of having those projects closed out in PeopleSoft and Euna (Financial & Grants software). In addition, this position will act as the Team Lead and maintain tracking of the status of the grants/projects being reconciled to the point of being closed in PeopleSoft and Euna (Finance and Grants software).

These tasks will involve a large amount of audit work, which will lead to the need to create journal entries and/or revenue transactions. This position will require the ability towork independently but also know when to ask questions and/or coordinatetransactions with other teams within finance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Reconcile projects
Audit project activities from the past to correct the activities by project
Process Journal Entries as needed
Reconcile and request assigned projects to be closed upon completion
Engage in comprehensive reviews of financial data
Process revenue transactions within PeopleSoft as needed
Review and understand Notice of Awards and Grant Requirements as they relate to the reconciliation of grants/projects
Maintain listing of all projects/grants to be reconciled and the status of each

Job Requirements:
Thorough knowledge and the ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Thorough knowledge and the ability to apply Generally Accepted Audit Standards and related theories
Thorough knowledge of Governmental Accounting
Broad knowledge of federal, state and agency budgeting and fiscal policies and procedures
Extensive knowledge of client organization and function
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with all levels of the organization
Ability to work under pressure and to practice diplomacy, tact, and courtesy
Ability to work independently
Ability to problem-solve and research and recommend remedies to complex issues
Ability to develop and follow effective procedures
Ability to stay organized and maintain appropriate communication with the “Clean Up Project” group

Experience Required:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or compensatory experience working in the accounting field
3-5 years of accounting/auditing experience showing progression
State government accounting experience is preferred, and will be very helpful

Skill - Required / Desired - Amount of Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance - Desired
Experience with People Soft. - Required - 3 Years
3-5 years of progressive accounting/auditing experience. - Required
Knowledge of GAAP - Required - 7 Years
Knowledge of GAAS - Required - 7 Years
Government Accounting - Highly desired - 3 Years
Audit Experience - Highly desired - 3 Years
Experience with Euna financial and grants software. - Highly desired
State government accounting experience. - Desired - 3 Years

Notes:
Onsite


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Accountant - Team Lead

Reference Number: NPILIL19
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