Accountanting Clerk
Company: State of Indiana
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: March 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Work for IndianaGrow your career with the State of Indiana! With
more than 50 executive branch agencies, the State of Indiana is a
diverse workforce offering employees stimulating and challenging
projects across a broad scope of career opportunities. As a State
of Indiana employee, you impact the well-being of Indiana's
communities every day.At the State of Indiana, we don't just talk
about diversity and inclusion - Our goal is to create a welcoming,
accessible, and equitable workplace, with a workforce that is
representative of the State of Indiana population. As a proud equal
opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to
enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application
and interview process, as well as perform the essential functions
of a role.Next Level benefits at the State of Indiana are here! Be
sure to review our expanded benefit package offerings below.About
the Indiana Department of Correction (DOC):We promote public safety
by providing meaningful, effective opportunities for successful
re-entry. As the model of best correctional practices, we strive to
return productive citizens to our communities and inspire a culture
of accountability, integrity and professionalism.Salary:The salary
for this position traditionally starts at $39,000.00 per year but
may be commensurate with education and/or experience.About the
Job:As the Accountant, you will be responsible for preparing,
analyzing, and maintaining accounts or ledgers for a state agency.
A Day in the Life:The essential functions of this role are as
follows: Reconcile accounts and subsidiary ledgers with general
ledger. Post transactions to cost summary journals. Prepare a
variety of accounting and financial reports from the accounts
maintained. Prepare, correct, and adjust entries prior to closing
accounts. Analyze procurement activity and disbursal of funds and
assist in the preparation of program area budget requests. Review
accounts to ensure availability of funds before encumbrances and
advises supervisor if account balance is not in agreement with
State Auditor's Office. Ensure all contractual obligations are
fulfilled prior to payment to vendors for services or purchases.
Secure specifications and requisitions for purchases of equipment,
furniture, and supplies. Monitor verification and editing of ledger
input to computerized accounting system for the specific program
area. Recommend changes in accounting policies and methods and
assist in developing accounting procedures. The job profile is not
designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,
duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other
duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned
at any time with or without notice. What You'll Need for
Success:The essential functions of this role are as follows: Broad
knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of public
accounting. Broad knowledge of federal and state laws, policies and
procedures pertaining to government accounting and bookkeeping.
Broad knowledge of agency function and organization. Broad
knowledge of automated accounting systems. Ability to solve
standard accounting problems. Ability to evaluate and recommend
modifications to existing accounting policy and procedures. Ability
to prepare and interpret financial statements and reports. Ability
to assist in budget preparation. Ability to accurately perform
arithmetic calculations. Effectively communicate, both orally and
in writing. Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:This role
may serve as a team lead for an assigned work group.Benefits of
Employment with the State of Indiana: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 plansWellness Rewards Program: Complete
wellness activities to earn gift card rewardsHealth savings
account, which includes bi-weekly state contributionFlexible work
scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work
for employees whose work may be performed outside state
facilitiesDeferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan)
with employer matchTwo (2) fully-funded pension plan optionsA
robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety
of employee needs, including but not limited to:150 hours of paid
new parent leaveUp to 15 hours of paid community service
leaveCombined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
time off12 paid holidays, 14 on election yearsEducation
Reimbursement ProgramGroup life insuranceReferral Bonus
programEmployee assistance program that allows for covered
behavioral health visitsQualified employer for the Public Service
Loan Forgiveness ProgramFree Parking for most positionsFree
LinkedIn Learning accessEqual Employment Opportunity:The State of
Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to
recruit, select, develop, and promote employees based on individual
ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal
employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of
employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race,
color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual
orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or
veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the
letter of all applicable state and federal laws. If you are a
qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable
accommodation in completing this application, you can request
assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at
[email protected]The State of Indiana has established a culture
that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees
and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the
transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look
forward to reviewing your application.Current Employee? Click here
to apply.
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