Accountant 4

Date Posted: May 13, 2024

Requisition ID: 443632

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46202

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse 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.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's 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.

About the Indiana State Library:

The Indiana State Library and Historical Bureau is a public library building, located in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is the largest public library in the state of Indiana, housing over 60,000 manuscripts. Established in 1934, the library has gathered a large collection of books on a vast variety of topics.

Salary Statement:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $39,000.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Review purchasing requests; process requisitions in PeopleSoft for issuance of purchase orders

• Maintain accounting records; retrieve documentation for audit requests

• Assist processing payroll, maintain personnel, payroll and benefit files

• Assist processing general ledger journals

• Reconcile assets in PeopleSoft Financials and assign asset tags to supplies, equipment and furniture over $500

• Assist in creating and defining projects for federal grants

• Receiver for purchase orders.

• Process contract clearances and EDS forms

• Monitor and maintain reports for federal grants and process draw down requests

• Process funds from other divisions and mailings for the report of collections. Record accounting entries in PeopleSoft Accounts Receivable Module

• Review and process out of state travel requests and expense reimbursements.

• Train & educate staff about travel policies and procedures

• 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:

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• 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.

• Effective communication skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

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

• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities

• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k 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

• 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. 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 accommodations to complete 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.

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