Budget Field Representative

About the role

The Department of Local Government Finance ensures property tax assessment and local government budgeting comply with Indiana law. Key responsibilities include training local officials, preparing financial reports, and assisting in the development of manuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide training to local government officials on budget procedures, debt procedures, additional appropriation process, establishment of cumulative funds, excessive levy appeals, and other matters concerning local government finance.
• Compile financial and historical data for the preparation of budget reviews including projected revenues, review annual financial reports, and ledger reports.
• Cook up with local officials to ensure timely reporting of various information and reports related to debt, TIF districts configuration, assessed values, and budgets.
• Aid Budget Division Director in the development of manuals and training programs for local officials.
• Prepare, evaluate, and maintain administrative reports, policies, and procedures for different program areas.
• Must be able to quickly comprehend and administer changes in the law, rules, and regulations governing local government taxing, financing, and budgeting.
• Coordinate with local officials to ensure timely reporting of various information and reports related to debt, TIF districts configuration, assessed values, and budgets.
• Assist Budget Division Director in the development of manuals and training programs for local officials.
• Prepare, evaluate, and maintain administrative reports, policies, and procedures for different program areas.
• Essential functions of this position require travel on most workdays to inspect, audit, examine, survey, or investigate clients, customers, or other regulated entities and write reports at those sites or employee’s home.

Requirements

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following: Effective communication skills, ability to convey complex concepts in understandable terms, knowledge of appraisal and accounting principles, strong understanding of accounting procedures and the Indiana statutes that pertain to property tax administration, effective problem-solving skills, good working knowledge of local government functions surrounding the property tax system, general knowledge of Indiana Code Titles 36, 8, 21, 20 and 6, ability to promote understanding and cooperation between the State of Indiana, local government officials, taxpayers and community leaders, ability to work with limited direct supervision and the ability to work independently to achieve good workflow and timely completion of assignments, working knowledge of computers, spreadsheets and word processing programs.

Qualifications

• At least 3+ years of experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.

Skills

Effective communication skills, ability to convey complex concepts in understandable terms, knowledge of appraisal and accounting principles, strong understanding of accounting procedures and the Indiana statutes that pertain to property tax administration, effective problem-solving skills, good working knowledge of local government functions surrounding the property tax system, general knowledge of Indiana Code Titles 36, 8, 21, 20 and 6, ability to promote understanding and cooperation between the State of Indiana, local government officials, taxpayers and community leaders, ability to work with limited direct supervision and the ability to work independently to achieve good workflow and timely completion of assignments, working knowledge of computers, spreadsheets and word processing programs.

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, 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.