Accounts Receivable Specialist — Public Sector

IN Auditor of State; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hoosier Lottery in Indiana is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to ensure financial transactions comply with accounting policies and internal controls. You will perform detailed reconciliations, research variances, and prepare entries that support accurate reporting, while assisting retailers and internal customers with AR inquiries.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration (or equivalent experience), strong customer service skills, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and GAAP compliance.
• Experience with Great Plains automated accounting system.
• Ability to analyze financial data, reconcile complex accounts, and resolve discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the accounting support hotline and departmental email inbox.
• Provide daily assistance to the Accounting Manager during the State Fair.
• Perform daily, monthly, and event-based reconciliations for regional offices, vending machine transactions, and promotional events.
• Review, analyze, and resolve discrepancies in online and instant-ticket transactions, ensuring alignment across internal systems and the Lottery’s online vendor.
• Process and document all NSF items, outstanding balances, and delinquent accounts in accordance with policy.
• Prepare and post general ledger journal entries into Great Plains with accuracy.
• Monitor retailer accounts to identify credit risks and apply restrictions where needed.

Skills

Customer service

Accounting principles

Financial analysis

Account reconciliations

AR inquiries

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration

Tools

Great Plains

Job description

The Hoosier Lottery in Indiana is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to ensure financial transactions comply with accounting policies and internal controls. You will perform detailed reconciliations, research variances, and prepare entries that support accurate reporting, while assisting retailers and internal customers with AR inquiries.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration (or equivalent experience), strong customer service skills, and