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 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 Department of Labor (IDOL):
The mission of the Indiana Department of Labor is to advance the safety, health, and prosperity of Hoosiers in the workplace. To make significant strides in achieving our mission, we emphasize both enforcement and voluntary compliance for employers. Our office administers the IOSHA program, state wage and hours, youth employment laws, and underground coal mine safety. We also have many free training and educational resources available to the public through our INSafe Division. Finally, our Quality, Metrics & Statistics Division counts, measures, and tracks trends internally and externally. Our goal is to help make Indiana a great place to work and do business. Let us know how we can help you.
Role Overview:
The Staff Accountant has three primary job responsibilities within the Department of Labor. The role facilitates travel expense approvals and out-of-state travel requests, including inquiries and workflows. The role reviews bi-weekly payroll submissions for accuracy and feedback with frequent communication between DOL management and Comptroller's office. Additionally, the role enters accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions on a daily basis. The Staff Accountant ensures that all documentation is saved in the correct format and location. The role generally assists with mail pickup as needed to maintain internal control integrity. The position is 100% office based at the Indiana Government Center South in Indianapolis, office hours are 8AM-4:30PM Monday through Friday.
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $39,000.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- 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 prior to closing accounts.
- Analyze procurement activity and disbursal of funds and assist in the preparation of program area budget requests.
- Review accounts to ensure availability of funds before encumbrances and advises supervisor if account balance is not in agreement with State Auditor’s Office.
- Ensure all contractual obligations are fulfilled prior to 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 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 pertaining to 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 policy 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 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
