AR/AP Accountant

About the role

The Invoice and Voucher Accountant position is located at the Indiana Government Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. The salary for this position traditionally starts at $42,900.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise the supervisor of the status of all accounts.
• Aid 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 and maintain general policies for a fiscal program.
• Cook the coordination of use of the computerized accounting system for the program area.
• Ensure the accuracy of financial records and accounts.
• Analyze and interpret financial statements and reports.
• Control the flow of appropriated funds.
• Reconcile complex discrepancies between accounts.
• 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.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

• Not specified.

Skills

• Public accounting knowledge.
• Accounting laws and procedures.
• Agency organization and function.
• Automated accounting systems.
• Solving complex accounting and budgeting problems.
• Developing accounting methods and procedures.
• Budget preparation.
• Financial statement and report interpretation.
• Discrepancy reconciliation.
• Effective communication.
• Essential function performance.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.