Field Examiner
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.
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Role Overview:
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $67,314.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
A Day in the Life:
The essential elements of the job duties:
- Design and perform necessary audit procedures to examine assigned government units.
- Serve as lead auditor on audit teams including taking responsibility for oversight and coordination of the work of other team members.
- Prepare reports detailing audit findings on financial position and compliance.
- Perform audits of federal funds received by governmental units.
- Research statutes, local ordinances, and authoritative standards in preparation of audits Consult with personnel of participating organizations to determine the adequacy of recording.
- Ensure proper accounting and management policies are followed by elected and appointed public officials.
- May serve as lead auditor on special projects such as election recounts as needed.
- Assist, advise, and instruct elected and appointed public officials regarding statutory requirements, accounting applications, management practices and agency audit positions.
- Communicate, verbally and in writing, with various stakeholders in response to specific auditing concerns and audit results.
- Provide on-the-job instruction & supervisory support to agency staff.
The job description 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.
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.
What You'll Need for Success:
You must meet the following requirement to be considered for employment:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related area
- Substitution: A non-Accounting Bachelor’s Degree will need a successful completion of agency required accounting examination to qualify.
- Substitution: Academic training plus comparable work experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree where appropriate.
- At least Five (5) years of experience in Accounting or related areas.
- Must attend required continuing professional education annually to keep abreast of changes in statutes and accounting theories and principles.
- Thorough knowledge of all governmental and generally accepted accounting and auditing standards.
- Ability to interpret, analyze and record data and fiscal information to reach logical conclusions.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to modify and/or design the audit plan procedures as a result of the review of the control structure at the audit site.
- Ability to study and evaluate financial and managerial control structures for both manual and computer systems.
- Effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
- 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
- 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
