Accounts Receivable Accountan
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 Indiana Department of Transportation:
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves our state’s quality of life, and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work/life balance. Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you.
Role Overview:
As an Accounts Receivable Accountant in the Accounts Receivable department you will be responsible for the timely and accurate creation of billing and collection of invoices due to INDOT. The Accounts Receivable Accountant is an essential position critical to the billing and receipt of INDOT funds from local agencies, INDOT vendors, and taxpayers. This position works directly with both internal as well as external customers, including the Treasurer's office, State Board of Accounts, and the Comptroller's office. This position is responsible for initially analyzing billing requests for accuracy of submittal, creation of invoices, creation of customer profiles, follow-up with billing requestors for additional information when needed, and organization of billing documents for long-term storage. The accountant is also the primary person who handles incoming phone calls for the accounts receivable department and performs collection on past due invoices by sending letters or conducting follow-up phone calls and emails. This position helps with additional accounts receivable job duties which may include filling in at the cashier desk to service walk-in customers, issuing receipts for payments, opening and sorting mail, logging payments in the agency cashbook under dual control, adding checks, organizing deposits to be submitted to the Treasury of State office, and taking payments over the phone.
Salary:
This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $37,648.00. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.
Location:
This position is located in INDOT’s Central Office, Accounts Receivable Department.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Post transactions to appropriate ledgers and accounts.
- Verify accuracy of all financial documents and records.
- Reconcile accounts and subsidiary ledgers with the general ledger.
- Prepare, correct, and adjust entries prior to closing accounts.
- Prepare periodic financial reports such as balance sheets and income statements.
- Ensure availability of funds before authorizing payment or submitting vouchers for payment to the State Auditor’s Office for approval.
- Prepare, edit, and verify electronic data processing entries and documents.
- Recommend changes in accounting policies and assists 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:
This person must have the following requirements to be considered for employment:
- Foundational knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of public accounting.
- Foundational knowledge of agency function and organization.
- Foundational knowledge of the federal and state laws, procedures, practices and policies of governmental accounting and bookkeeping.
- Foundational knowledge of automated accounting systems.
- Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to solve standard accounting problems.
- Ability to evaluate and recommend modifications to existing accounting methods and procedures.
- Ability to accurately perform arithmetic calculations.
- Ability to prepare clear, accurate and concise reports.
- 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 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 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 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 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
