Field Examiner

About the role

The Indiana State Board of Accounts (SBOA) is dedicated to providing the citizens of Indiana with complete confidence in the integrity and financial accountability of state and local government. The SBOA serves as a vital link between the legislature and the public, ensuring that government officials adhere to Indiana's laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design and perform necessary audit procedures to examine assigned government units.
• Serve as lead auditor on audit teams including taking responsibility for oversight and coordination of the work of other team members.
• Prepare reports detailing audit findings on financial position and compliance.
• Perform audits of federal funds received by governmental units.
• Research statutes, local ordinances, and authoritative standards in preparation of audits.
• Consult with personnel of participating organizations to determine the adequacy of recording.
• Ensure proper accounting and management policies are followed by elected and appointed public officials.
• May serve as lead auditor on special projects such as election recounts as needed.
• Assist, advise, and instruct elected and appointed public officials regarding statutory requirements, accounting applications, management practices, and agency audit positions.
• Communicate, verbally and in writing, with various stakeholders in response to specific auditing concerns and audit results.
• Provide on-the-job instruction & supervisory support to agency staff.

Requirements

Must attend required continuing professional education annually to keep abreast of changes in statutes and accounting theories and principles. Thorough knowledge of all governmental and generally accepted accounting and auditing standards. Ability to interpret, analyze, and record data and fiscal information to reach logical conclusions. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to modify and/or design the audit plan procedures as a result of the review of the control structure at the audit site. Ability to study and evaluate financial and managerial control structures for both manual and computer systems. Effectively communicate both orally and in writing. A degree is not required. However, least 5+ years of accounting experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered. Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Thorough knowledge of all governmental and generally accepted accounting and auditing standards. Ability to interpret, analyze, and record data and fiscal information to reach logical conclusions. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to modify and/or design the audit plan procedures as a result of the review of the control structure at the audit site. Ability to study and evaluate financial and managerial control structures for both manual and computer systems. Effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

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
• A wellness rewards program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• A health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• A 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
• Cumulative 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• An education reimbursement program
• Group life insurance
• A free parking program for most positions
• A free LinkedIn Learning access

Pay

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $67,314.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

Schedule

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work.