Work for Indiana

About the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA): 
The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) 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, 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 position contributes to fulfilling the IHCDA mission and meeting strategic and annual IHCDA operational and program goals by assisting the Senior Financial Accounting Manager through:

• Ensuring the integrity of various accounting-related activities designed to meet generally accepted standards of accounting and auditing, providing financial accountability for the agency, assuring the use of proper internal controls, and helping to support the activities of the operating departments;
• Meeting operational and program goals by coordinating with agency personnel for the assigned programs to ensure timely completion and distribution of trial balances and budgets to program managers for accurate administration of and compliance with the programs;
• Assisting with the administration of the bond programs to ensure reconciliation, recording and reporting of those program activities;
• Fulfilling customer service needs of the organization through support and training related to accounting and reporting activities;
• Ensuring the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, and reporting transactions;
• Promotes and embraces Continuous Improvement (CI) initiative(s) and promotes a culture of Office Kaizen.

Salary Statement: 

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $59,400.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Reconciles assigned bank statements and bond/trust accounts accurately and timely for assigned programs and submits for management review by the designated deadline. Prepares appropriate journal entries with backup documentation for support and ease of understanding by reviewer(s);
• Cross trains on designated areas as communicated by the Senior Financial Accounting Manager;
• Reviews trial balance(s) and makes correcting/adjusting entries prior to the month-end close for assigned programs.  Reconciles accounts on a daily/monthly basis depending upon need;
• Produces accurate and timely Mortgage Bond Programs, General Fund, and Program trial balances;
• Maintains schedules for accruals and amortizations and prepares related journal entries for the completion of monthly financial statements and budgets for assigned programs;
• Disseminates financial information (e.g., trail balances, budgets, and special requests) to program managers for approval and timely administration of program funds. Coordinates with the program accountants to ensure that funds are maintained accurately, and any issues are resolved timely;
• Assists in the generation of accurate, timely monthly financial statements and monthly budget reporting;
• Responds accurately and timely to monthly and quarterly reporting inquiries,
• Research / trouble-shoots programmatic issues affecting financial reporting and internal controls, as needed;
• Provides quality customer service to our internal and external associates;
• Provides information, assists in the preparation of schedules, and provides support for the preparation of the year-end financial statements for auditors for the year-end audit. Maintains annual spreadsheet requests monthly;
• Assists in the year-end close through coordination of assigned aspects of the annual financial statement and OMB audits;
• Creates and/or updates financial statements and supplemental schedules within the financial reporting software, as needed and with consult with the Senior Financial Accounting Manager and the Controller & Director of Accounting;
• Applies Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) within accounting processes and financial reporting requirements;
• Assists with the implementation of new Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASBs) to IHCDA, as applicable;
• Oversee and prepare reconciliations of trial balances for a $2.5 billion dollar portfolio that includes preparing monthly journal entries that reconciles general ledger to the bank statement activity
• Task with monitoring and updating each month the down payment assistance programs cash activity while comparing the activity with external vendor for any errors or omissions of activity

What You'll Need for Success:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience with the application of GAAP and familiarity with the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
• 3-5 years of accounting or investment experience.
• Experience with accounting software – prefer experience with Great Plains.

Preference is given to CPA, CPA candidate, or MBA in Accounting.

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.