Accountant / Account Clerk - American Technology Consulting

JOB TITLE: Account ClerkWORKSITE ADDRESS: 2525 Shadeland Ave, Ste 105 Indianapolis, Indiana 46219WORK ARRANGEMENT: OnsiteINTERVIEW TYPE: Webcam OnlyOVERVIEWResponsible for a variety of important and complex clerical functions andresponsibility for large sums of money and other valuables. Performs a varietyof accounting and customer service program duties involving financial recordkeeping and transactions including payroll, accounts payable, and accountsreceivable.DUTIESMaintains official agency financial records and is responsible for certifyingtheir accuracy.Exercises limited purchasing and inventory control.Assists in preparation and control of agency budget.Receives, deposits, distributes, and accounts for monies, securities, or othervaluables.Authorizes payment of vouchers or prepares voucher for director’s signature.Writes checks, transmits payments, audits transactions, posts and processesencumbrances and expenditures and performs transactions utilizing the correctdepartment forms and records as needed.Checks requisitions for quality, quantity, and price per Quantity Purchase Awardcontract.Figures monthly profit-loss statement or makes other computations andcalculations on agency records.Prepares monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports.Negotiates settlement of accounts.Operates all types of office equipment and orders equipment and repairs.Lets and re-lets leases and arranges auctions, sales and receipt of bids.Performs related duties as required.JOB REQUIREMENTSWorking knowledge of bookkeeping, auditing, contracts and contractingprocedures.Working knowledge of department functions and office procedures.Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.Ability to learn the operation of all kinds of office equipment.Ability for solving different problems, some of which may not have beenpreviously encountered.Ability to work under pressure and to practice diplomacy, tact and courtesy.Ability to maintain confidentiality.Aptitude for business, mathematics, and public relations.Ability to accurately handle money and other items of value and eligible to bebonded.REQUIRED SKILLSPrior at least 5 years working experience with payroll, accounts payable, andaccounts receivable.Prior working exp. as an administrative or clerical assistant.Computer proficiency (including Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel,PowerPoint and Outlook).Prior working experience with accurate data entry.Working knowledge of principles of public accounting.High school diploma or equivalent.Prior experience preparing notes for meetings.Ability to effectively communicate, to include written communication andcooperative work relationships.Eligibility to become bonded.Prior work experience in a government agency. (Desired)