Accountant - accounts payable (Indianapolis, IN)

Highbridge Field Water Authority Group is a public water utility serving the Indianapolis area, and we need an Accountant to lead our accounts payable. You would work closely with colleagues in operations, support and management. What you will do • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. • Work with purchasing and operations to fix recurring coding errors. • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to treatment plant data, and clear open items. • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. • Track costs around pipe repairs against budget and explain variances to managers. What we are looking for • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. Nice to have • A degree or certificate in accounting. • Familiarity with audit requirements. Working arrangement • Part-time, about 16 hours a week, spread across three days. • On site in Indianapolis. • We reply to every applicant.