Analyzes financial information, conducts Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activity, and prepares financial reports to support IOT's Finance department.

OVERVIEW
2 to 3 years of accounting or related experience preferred.
DUTIES
Analyzes vendor invoices, procurement activity and disbursal of funds
Obtains approvals and creates receipts in PeopleSoft Financials for software and services invoices
Creates vouchers for vendor payments
Responds to routine vendor invoice submissions and payment inquiries
Creates Reports of Collection (ROCs) and completes related deposit activity
Prepares and distributes invoices to IOT's external customers
Supports IOT's Pinnacle Billing activity
Reviews travel authorizations and expense reports for completeness and accuracy
Advise the supervisor of the status of all accounts.
Reconcile account discrepancies.
Recommends changes in accounting policies and methods and assists in developing accounting procedures
Performs related duties as required
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Ability to delivery high quality work
Ability to read with comprehension and think critically
Ability to take initiative and to solve problems independently
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Ability to organize and prioritize work
Working knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of public accounting desired
Working knowledge of federal and state laws, policies, and procedures pertaining to government accounting and bookkeeping desired
Working knowledge of agency function and organization desired
Working knowledge of automated accounting systems desired
Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing
Ability to evaluate and recommend modifications to existing accounting policy and procedures
Ability to prepare and interpret financial statements and reports
Ability to accurately perform arithmetic calculations
DIFFICULTY OF WORK
Guidelines 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.
Required/Desired Skills

Skill	Required /Desired	Amount	of Experience
Able to accurately perform mathematical calculations.	Required	0
Critical thinking, reading comprehension, reasoning, and problem solving skills	Required	0
Strong and accurate data entry skills	Required	0
High school graduate	Required	0
Working knowledge of federal and state laws, policies, and procedures pertaining to government accounting and bookkeeping desired	Highly desired	0
Associates Degree or higher	Highly desired	0
Ability to learn and comfortably use finance software (Oracle PeopleSoft)	Highly desired	0
Ability to prepare and interpret financial statements and reports	Highly desired	6	Months
Working knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of public accounting	Highly desired	6	Months
Accounts Payable	Nice to have	1	Years
Accounts Receivable	Nice to have	1	Years
Education: Accounting coursework	Nice to have	0

Questions

No.	Question
Question1	Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you agree to this requirement?
Question2	What is your candidate s email address?
Question3	Contractors must reside within commuting distance to Indianapolis, Indiana. Where does your candidate currently reside (City & State)?
Question4	If selected for engagement, your candidate s hourly Pay Rate must be NA/hour.. The Provider Markup for this position is 20%. Do you agree to these requirements?
Question5	Work days are eight hours long, Monday through Friday, plus unpaid lunch time of 30-60 minutes (contractor's choice). Position does not require weekend or evening work and is not overtime or comp time eligible. Position start time is flexible after training, with start time options between 7AM and 8:30AM. Do you agree to these requirements?
Question6	Position will be fully on-site to start, after 30-60 days (depending on training speed) may transition to hybrid, 3 days on-site, 2 days remote. Does candidate accept this requirement?
Question7	Position may be temp-to-hire. Is candidate open to conversion to full time State employee after six months?
Question8	Initial interview will be phone, 2nd interview teams, final interview requires on-site interview. Does candidate accept this requirement?