We are seeking a senior-level Team Lead Accountant to head a financial "Clean Up" initiative. In this role, you will lead the auditing, reconciliation, and formal closure of legacy grants and projects, ensuring full compliance with governmental accounting standards.

Quick Details

Location: Indianapolis, IN 46204
Work Arrangement: Onsite (with future hybrid flexibility based on performance)
Interview Process: Webcam only
Shift: EST

Key Responsibilities

Project Clean-Up & Closure: Audit past project activities and reconcile legacy grants/projects to the point of formal closure.
Financial Adjustments: Analyze comprehensive financial data to process necessary journal entries and revenue transactions.
Compliance Review: Review and interpret Notice of Awards and grant requirements to ensure accurate reconciliation.
Tracking & Leadership: Maintain a master listing of all active clean-up projects and report on their reconciliation status as the Team Lead.

Important Skills & Qualifications

To be successful in this position, your background must reflect:

Software Mastery: Minimum 3+ years of hands-on PeopleSoft experience (experience with Euna or similar finance/grants software is highly desired).
Core Frameworks: Extensive knowledge of GAAP and GAAS (7+ years preferred).
Accounting Domain: 3+ years of Government/State Accounting and corporate or public Audit experience is highly desired.
Grant Literacy: Strong familiarity with federal, state, and agency fiscal policies, budgeting, and grant requirements.
Background: A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, paired with 3 5 years of progressive accounting/auditing experience.
Soft Skills: Ability to work independently under pressure, problem-solve complex financial anomalies, and communicate effectively across teams.

Team Lead Accountant

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