Program 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 diverse 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.
At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, 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.
About the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA):
The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) is a quasi-agency of the State of Indiana and is committed to serving the entire spectrum of housing, from homelessness to homeownership. Our charge is to provide housing opportunities, promote self-sufficiency, and strengthen communities, in order to build an Indiana with a sustainable quality of life for all Hoosiers in the community of their choice. To learn more about IHCDA visit us at: www.in.gov/ihcda.
Role Overview:
The Program Accountant contributes to fulfilling Program Accounting Department’s mission contributing to IHCDA’s vision and strategic operational and program goals through ensuring all programmatic transactions are processed in a timely and accurate manner.
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
A Day in the Life:
- Effectively provides skill and knowledge of their field as Program Accountants
- Provide collaboration in all areas, including customer service, and professionalism.
- Works in a variety of applicable internal and external software systems to approve, process, complete, document, and record cash transactions, as well as maintain for certain programs, supplemental electronic and physical support for transaction tracking, audit verification, and internal/external reporting.
- Effectively perform functions of reviewing and payment of claims, Trial Balance analysis, Checkbook balancing, Journal Entries for necessary entries, training, cross training into other programs evaluating performance, according to IHCDA/ GASB-GAAP practices.
- Willing to assist other program accountants on his/her team and help streamline the program accounting department and its process.
- Coordinate and participate in projects for the enhancement and improvement of IHCDA’s Data Management System
- Demonstrate strong programmatic and accounting skills, initiative and a good understanding of Federal programs administered.
- Maintains IHCDA systems and spreadsheets related to the accurate record keeping and organization of information contained in Federal online draw systems such as IDIS, DRGR, and PMS systems.
- Create and update the procedure manual for processing transactions.
- Research regulatory and programmatic issues as needed.
- Actively participates in the various Continuous Improvement activities at IHCDA
- Is accountable for meeting goals/assignments, takes appropriate steps when problems occur.
- Attend training and certification courses assigned by the Program Accounting Manager.
- Provide insight into how budgets for various awards should be drawn down into IHCDA cash bank accounts.
- Work with program staff for various federal and state programs to assist with budget setup and drawdowns.
- Provide IHCDA staff with the financial performance of programs
- Other duties as assigned
What You'll Need for Success:
- Accounting or Finance Bachelor’s Degree
- 0-2 years experience in accounts payable, trial balance, and journal entry experience.
- 0-2 years of federal & state grants experience with grant accounting, and budget management experiences of federal programs preferred.
- Demonstrates customer service orientation.
- Has experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains accounting software.
- Experience with Federal and State Grants Management and draw systems.
- Experience with Federal and State Grant Accounting and Budgeting on both the programmatic side and accounting side.
- Knowledge and familiarity with governing and relevant laws, regulations, policies and procedures in the state & federal grants environment.
- Analyzed budget plans to ensure funds spent down efficiently and in-line with terms and agreement of Grant agreements and contracts.
- Experience with finance, analyzing financial statements, reviewing audit reports, managing budgets, and financial analyses of award portfolios.
- Understanding of general accounting principles for both Government and non-governmental entities.
- Ability to work well as part of a team and as an individual.
- Adaptable in the face of a changing work environment.
- Able to think logically and analytically.
- Ability to prioritize and organize tasks/time and meet deadlines under pressure.
- Oriented to high detail and accuracy.
- Takes initiative and needs little supervision.
- Able to prioritize, organize tasks and time, and follow up.
- Performs responsibilities efficiently and timely.
- Proficient in basic computer skills, including Microsoft products.
- Ability to read and understand General Ledgers
- Must be proficient in basic mathematics.
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 457B account (similar to 401k 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
- 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. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis
