Accountant

About the role

The role involves managing all Operating and PM fund purchases in compliance with IDOA, DOC, and Indiana Code policies, ensuring timely procurement and proper vendor clearances. Key responsibilities include maintaining required documentation, reconciling funds weekly, closing purchase orders, assisting with contract preparation, reviewing purchasing documents, entering financial transactions in PeopleSoft, and processing Reports of Collections.

Responsibilities

• Advise the supervisor of the status of all accounts.
• Aid in the preparation of agency or program area budget requests.
• Develop and recommend new accounting methods and procedures.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of general policies for a fiscal program.
• Coverage of warehouse operations.
• Supports business office and warehouse operations.
• Oversees purchasing for Madison and Edinburgh Correctional Facilities.
• Based in Edinburgh with occasional travel to Madison.
• Provides warehouse coverage as needed.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of public accounting.
• Thorough knowledge of federal and state accounting laws, policies, and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of agency organization and function.
• Thorough knowledge of automated accounting systems.
• Ability to solve relatively complex accounting and budgeting problems.
• Ability to develop accounting methods and procedures to meet agency needs.
• Ability to assist in budget preparation.
• Ability to prepare and interpret financial statements and reports.
• Ability to reconcile discrepancies in accounts.
• Ability to develop effective work relationships.
• Effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the above qualifications.

Skills

• Public Accounting Knowledge
• Accounting Laws & Policies
• Agency Organization & Function
• Automated Accounting Systems
• Solving Complex Accounting & Budgeting Problems
• Developing Accounting Methods & Procedures
• Budget Preparation
• Financial Statement & Report Interpretation
• Discrepancy Reconciliation
• Effective Communication

Benefits

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.
• Education Reimbursement Program.
• Group life insurance.
• Free Parking for most positions.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.

Pay

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $42,900.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

Schedule

The role is based in Edinburgh with occasional travel to Madison.