Accountant

Accountant

Date Posted: Aug 7, 2026

Requisition ID: 482287

Location:

Rockville, IN, US, 47872

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 Rockville Correctional Facility:

Rockville Correctional Facility is a maximum‑security institution located in Rockville, Indiana, housing more than 1,200 incarcerated adult females. It also functions as the intake unit for all women entering the Indiana Department of Correction. The facility provides assessments to identify appropriate placement and programming for each individual. Educational and vocational opportunities include cosmetology, parenting support, and a long‑standing partnership with Televerde that offers pre‑ and post‑release employment pathways. Staff maintain a structured environment focused on safety, growth, and re‑entry preparation. The campus supports a wide range of rehabilitative programming. To learn more about Rockville Correctional Facility, click here ( .

Salary:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $47,320.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator ( to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• 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.

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.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

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.

A degree is not required.

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

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 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

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. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at View email address on click.appcast.io.

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