Accountant

Accountant Date Posted: Feb 26, 2024 Requisition ID: 439604 Location: Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204 Work for Indiana Grow your career with the State of Indiana! With more than 50 executive branch agencies, the State of Indiana is a diverse workforce offering employees stimulating and challenging projects across a broad scope of career opportunities. As a State of Indiana employee, you impact the well-being of Indiana’s communities every day. At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion - Our goal is to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace, with a workforce that is representative of the State of Indiana population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process, as well as perform the essential functions of a role. Next Level benefits at the State of Indiana are here! Be sure to review our expanded benefit package offerings below. Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM):Our mission is to implement federal and state regulations to protect human health and the environment while allowing the environmentally sound operations of industrial, agricultural, commercial, and governmental activities vital to a prosperous economy. We issue air, water, and solid and hazardous waste permits that restrict discharges to environmentally safe levels. Staff members inspect and monitor regulated entities; provide compliance and technical assistance; monitor and assess air, land, and water quality; use enforcement actions as necessary to ensure compliance; and respond to incidents involving spills to soil or waters of the state. Salary Statement: The salary for this position traditionally starts at $39,000.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience. Role Overview: This is an entry level position on our Accounts Receivable Team. This position takes care of opening the mail, and entering all checks received into the Cash Book. This position will assist in preparing deposits for applications, invoices and payments received from the lockbox. They will also be responsible for taking deposits to the Treasurer of State’s office. This position is responsible for entering new customers into the database and updating current customer information that we receive. They will also be backup for credit cards, e-check, and ACH payment processing. This position will assist other Account Receivable staff on an as needed basis. A Day in the Life: The essential functions of this role are as follows:

Reconcile accounts and subsidiary ledgers with general ledger.

Post transactions to cost summary journals.

Prepare a variety of accounting and financial reports from the accounts maintained.

Prepare, correct, and adjust entries prior to closing accounts.

Analyze procurement activity and disbursal of funds and assist in the preparation of program area budget requests.

Review accounts to ensure availability of funds before encumbrances and advises supervisor if account balance is not in agreement with State Auditor’s Office.

Ensure all contractual obligations are fulfilled prior to payment to vendors for services or purchases.

Secure specifications and requisitions for purchases of equipment, furniture, and supplies.

Monitor verification and editing of ledger input to computerized accounting system for the specific program area.

Recommend changes in accounting policies and methods and assist in developing accounting procedures.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.What You'll Need for Success: You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

Broad knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of public accounting.

Broad knowledge of federal and state laws, policies and procedures pertaining to government accounting and bookkeeping.

Broad knowledge of agency function and organization.

Broad knowledge of automated accounting systems.

Ability to solve standard accounting problems.

Ability to evaluate and recommend modifications to existing accounting policy and procedures.

Ability to prepare and interpret financial statements and reports.

Ability to assist in budget preparation.

Ability to accurately perform arithmetic calculations.

Effective communication skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports: This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana: The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities

Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match

Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

150 hours of paid new parent leave

Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

Education Reimbursement Program

Group life insurance

Referral Bonus program

Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Free Parking for most positions

Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruit, select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [emailprotected].

The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.

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