Accounts Payable Accountant
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About the Department of Child Services (DCS):
Join a group of passionate, dedicated public servants to support one of Indiana’s most critical missions!
The Department of Child Services helps children who are victims of abuse or neglect and strengthens families through services that focus on family support and preservation. We pursue permanency for children and families through reunification, guardianship, and adoption. Our services also encompass foster care, child support, and transitional support for those adjusting to adulthood. Our culture is built upon our MVP foundation:
Mission: Champion Indiana’s future by protecting children and strengthening families with compassion and determination.
Vision: Every child in Indiana thrives in a safe, loving, forever home.
Purpose: Ignite hope. Cultivate joy.
Role Overview:
The Accounts Payable Accountant assists with the timely and accurate processing of electronic payments. You will process vouchers, including direct entry and purchase order. You will assist with online payment services and resolved unidentified payments. You will also assist with inquiries and support the mail room as needed.
This position is in the DCS Accounts Payable department office in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Salary:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $39,000 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
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A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are:
- 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.
- Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that 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
- Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) 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 and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
- 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 in 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 recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. 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. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis
