Payroll Lead
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 the 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. This position will also assist with training within the department as well as make recommendations of updates to training documents.
Salary:
The salary for this position is $42,900.00 but may be commensurate with education and/or experience.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Function as the Department’s Payroll Director during absences of the Payroll Director.
- Supervise up to one (1) Clerical Assistant position and thirteen (13) facility Payroll Accountant positions which process payroll for up to 750 employees each.
- Interpret and ensure compliance with the FLSA and other various federal, state, and local related laws, regulations, and Department policies.
- Process bi-weekly payrolls for facility accountants as needed.
- Act as liaison to GMIS with agency PeopleSoft Time and Labor problem resolution, the Auditor’s Office, Sate Personnel, the Payroll Director, and DOC facilities.
- Conduct training for new Payroll Accountants and continue training for current Payroll Accountants.
- Maintain established reports and develop reports as requested by agency Executive staff.
- Review and complete benefit Prior Year Corrections for the State Personnel Department.
- Complete employment verifications.
- Coordinate and reconcile facility Cash Spot Bonus Detail Reports to the Commissioner’s CSB Budget Report.
- Perform administrative duties as assigned by supervisor and Division Director.
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to interview and to perform the essential functions of this role.
What You'll Need for Success:
- Four (4) years professional experience in accounting; auditing; business administration; fiscal management; personnel administration; public administration or related experience, or four (4) years accredited college training in a related field, and one (1) year supervisory experience.
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
- Thorough knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of public accounting.
- Thorough knowledge of federal and state accounting laws, policies, and procedures.
- Thorough knowledge of agency organization and function.
- Thorough knowledge of automated accounting systems.
- Ability to solve relatively complex accounting and budgeting problems.
- Ability to develop accounting methods and procedures to meet agency needs.
- Ability to assist in budget preparation.
- Ability to prepare and interpret financial statements and reports.
- Ability to reconcile discrepancies in accounts.
- Ability to develop effective work relationships.
- Effective communication skills.
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
