Staff 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.
As an 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 State Board of Accounts (SBOA):
The Indiana State Board of Accounts provides the citizens of Indiana with complete confidence in the integrity and financial accountability of state and local government. We also provide accurate and reliable information to the legislature and other interested parties. For more than 100 years, we have held government officials accountable to their constituents for financial reporting by following the Indiana Code when making decisions related to taxpayer dollars.
Role Overview:
The Staff Accountant provides general accounting functions and prepares, analyzes, and maintains accounts and ledgers.
Salary:
This role traditionally starts at $39,000 but may be commensurate with education and experience.
A Day in the Life:
Responsibilities include:
- Reconcile accounts and subsidiary ledgers with general ledger.
- Post transactions to cost summary journals.
- Prepare a variety of accounting and financial reports from the accounts maintained.
- Prepare, correct, and adjust entries before closing accounts.
- Analyze procurement activity and disbursal of funds and assist in the preparation of program area budget requests.
- Review accounts to ensure the availability of funds before encumbrances and advise the supervisor if the account balance is not in agreement with the State Auditor’s Office.
- Ensure all contractual obligations are fulfilled before payment to vendors for services or purchases.
- Secure specifications and requisitions for purchases of equipment, furniture, and supplies.
- Monitor verification and editing of ledger input to the computerized accounting system for the specific program area.
- Recommend changes in accounting policies and methods and assist in developing accounting procedures.
The job profile 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 with or without notice.
What You'll Need for Success:
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
- Broad knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of public accounting.
- Broad knowledge of federal and state laws, policies, and procedures about government accounting and bookkeeping.
- Broad knowledge of agency function and organization.
- Broad knowledge of automated accounting systems.
- Ability to solve standard accounting problems.
- Ability to evaluate and recommend modifications to existing accounting policies and procedures.
- Ability to prepare and interpret financial statements and reports.
- Ability to assist in budget preparation.
- Ability to accurately perform arithmetic calculations.
- Effective communication skills.
- Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that 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 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 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 and 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 have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position.
Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis
