Accounts Receivable Accountant
About the role
The Adjutant General’s Office (AGO) provides a dynamic workplace while serving the Indiana National Guard at its various facilities throughout the state. AGO’s programs and projects offer exciting opportunities for professionals in many fields - from maintenance repair to cadre to civil engineers - looking to begin or advance their careers. AGO offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well as an outstanding work/life balance. AGO offers agency specific benefits, such as an opportunity to work an alternative work schedule, a spot bonus program to reward hardworking employees, and a chance to work with military and federal partners.
Responsibilities
- Advise the supervisor of the status of all accounts.
- Aid management in the preparation of agency or program area budget requests.
- Develop and recommend implementation of new accounting methods and procedures pertaining to this position’s area of responsibility.
- Assist program staff on accounting matters relating to specific program funding.
- Develop effective work relationships.
- Interact with, and respond to, state and federal audit representatives.
- Make necessary adjustments to close books.
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
A degree is not required. Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Skills
Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:
- 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.
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, 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.
- Coupled 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.
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 schedule for this role may vary based on agency needs.