Payroll Accountant
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. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
About the Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC):
We promote public safety by providing meaningful, effective opportunities for successful re-entry. As the model of best correctional practices, we strive to return productive citizens to our communities and inspire a culture of accountability, integrity and professionalism.
Role Overview:
This position is within DOC Payroll, Department you will be assigned facilities to process bi-weekly payroll as well as be an expert at all state personnel, payroll and internal DOC policies.
Salary:
The salary for this position is $39,000.00 but may be commensurate with education and/or experience.
About the Job:
In this role, you will be based out of IDOC Central Office and will be responsible for ensuring that employees are paid in an accurate and timely manner. The purpose of this position is to process the bi-weekly Auditor's Payfile to create employees' payroll warrants. You will provide assistance to employees and business partners concerning state statutes and policies, and procedures regarding payroll related issues. You will also act as a liaison between Central Office payroll, the Auditor's Office, and the Facility.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Prepare bi-weekly payroll maintenance
- Record all overtime payable hours and prepare bi-weekly overtime breakdown report.
- Responsible for tracking all family medical leave, military leave & special sick.
- Prepare storage in accordance with the retention schedule for payrolls that have been audited annually by State Board of Accounts and file payroll documentation bi-weekly.
- Act as the liaison between facility/employee and Central Office.
- Provide essential training for facilty employees on proper completion of payroll documents.
- Responsible for assisting payroll supervisor and all other related work as required.
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.
What You'll Need for Success:
- Must be organized and have ability to work under pressure yet produce accurate results in a timely manner.
- Ability to communicate well in writing and orally.
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) and vision/dental coverages
- Wellness program (offers premiums discount for the medical plan)
- Health savings account (includes bi-weekly state contribution)
- Deferred compensation account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- Group life insurance
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Paid vacation, personal and sick time off
- Competitive leave policies covering a variety of employee needs
- 12 company paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- New Parent Leave
- Free Parking
- Free LinkedIn Learning
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis
