Field Examiner
About the role
The Indiana State Board of Accounts is dedicated to providing the citizens of the State of Indiana with complete confidence in the integrity and financial accountability of state and local government. The Board of Accounts serves as a vital link between the legislature and the public, ensuring that government officials adhere to legal and ethical standards.
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.
Qualifications
- Must have a minimum of 5+ years of accounting experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role.
- A degree is not required.
Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
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.
- Covered vacation, personal, and sick leave time off.
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years.
- Education Reimbursement Program.
- Group life insurance.
- Free Parking for most positions.
- 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.