Progrma 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 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 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 $43,888.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
A Day in the Life:
- Povide 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 helps streamline the program accounting department and its process
- Cordinate 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
- Create and update procedure manual for processing transactions
What You'll Need for Success:
- Demonstrates customer service orientation.
- Has experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains accouinting software
- Exepreince with Federal and State Grants Managerment and draw system
- Experience with Federal and State Grant Accounting and Budgeting on both the programmatic side and accoutning side
- Knowledge and familiarity with governing and revlevant laws, regulations, polocies, and procedures in the state and 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
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
