Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana. About the Department of Child Services (DCS): Join a group of passionate, dedicated public servants to support one of Indiana's most critical missions! The Department of Child Services helps children who are victims of abuse or neglect and strengthens families through services that focus on family support and preservation. We pursue permanency for children and families through reunification, guardianship, and adoption. Our services also encompass foster care, child support, and transitional support for those adjusting to adulthood.

Role Overview: The Staff Accountant collaborates with the Accounts Receivable team to ensure seamless and continuous processing payments. In this role, you will manage essential financial functions, administer key funding accounts, and oversee specific fiscal workflows, including specialized refund processing.

Key outcomes for this role are: Process transactional records, including accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), vouchers, deposits, and reimbursement requests. Administer multiple funding accounts and major fiscal functions to ensure compliance and accuracy. Manage specialized refunds, specifically processing different type of refunds within KidTraks and PeopleSoft. Maintain continuous operations by collaborating closely with departmental peers to avoid processing delays.

This is an onsite role in the central DCS Offices at the Indiana Government Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. Salary: The salary for this position traditionally starts at $47,320.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life: Responsibilities include: Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records financial reports to assess compliance with procedural standards. Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice. Assist the supervisor in analyzing budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs. Advise the controller or supervisor on the status of assigned accounts. Assist in the development of general policies for a fiscal program. Assist management in the preparation of agency or program area budget requests. Reconcile complex discrepancies between accounts and notifies the appropriate department or supervisor of errors. Prepare reports for reconciliation of grant funded accounts. Analyze and interpret financial statements and reports for accuracy. Serve as liaison between agency and the federal government or other funding source for assigned account. Coordinate computerized accounting system within assigned area. Control the flow of appropriated funds. Direct the work of lower-level accountants and account clerks assisting in complex or unusual situations. Support Lead Accountant as needed.

What You'll Need for Success: Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following: Specialized knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of public accounting. Specialized knowledge of agency organization and function. Specialized knowledge of federal and state accounting and bookkeeping laws, policies, and procedures. Specialized knowledge of automated accounting systems. Ability to solve complex accounting methods and procedures to meet agency needs. Ability to prepare budgets. Ability to prepare and interpret complex financial statements and reports. Ability to reconcile discrepancies between accounts. Effective communication skills. Ability to work independently. Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in a high-volume environment. Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana: The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that 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 in 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 Equal Employment Opportunity: The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. 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.