Accountant

About the role

The role is an Accountant position at Westville Correctional Facility, a multi-level security facility in Westville, Indiana.

Responsibilities

• Post transactions to appropriate ledgers and accounts.
• Verify accuracy of all financial documents and records.
• Reconcile accounts and subsidiary ledgers with the general ledger.
• Prepare, correct, and adjust entries prior to closing accounts.
• Prepare periodic financial reports such as balance sheets and income statements.
• Ensure availability of funds before authorizing payment or submitting vouchers for payment to the State Auditor’s Office for approval.
• Prepare, edit, and verify electronic data processing entries and documents.
• Recommend changes in accounting policies and assists in developing accounting procedures.

Requirements

Foundational knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of public accounting.

Foundational knowledge of agency function and organization.

Foundational knowledge of the federal and state laws, procedures, practices and policies of governmental accounting and bookkeeping.

Foundational knowledge of automated accounting systems.

Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing.

Ability to solve standard accounting problems.

Ability to evaluate and recommend modifications to existing accounting methods and procedures.

Ability to accurately perform arithmetic calculations.

Ability to prepare clear, accurate and concise reports.

Effective communication skills.

Qualifications

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

None specifically listed.

Benefits

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
• 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
• 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

Pay

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $37,648.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience.

Schedule

N/A