Impactful Public Sector Accountant | Budget & Finances

State of Indiana; Pendleton (IN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Wellness rewards program

Health savings account

Pension plans

Paid leave

Education Reimbursement

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Free Parking

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

The State of Indiana seeks a finance professional to join Pendleton Correctional Facility, assisting in accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting to support operations and compliance. A degree is not required; you will work with a variety of accounts, reconcile discrepancies, and advise on funding needs while benefiting from a robust statewide benefits package.

This full‑time role offers competitive pay, paid leave, training opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful difference for

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of public accounting.
• Thorough knowledge of federal and state accounting laws, policies, and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of agency organization and function.
• Thorough knowledge of automated accounting systems.
• Ability to solve relatively complex accounting and budgeting problems.
• Ability to develop accounting methods and procedures to meet agency needs.
• Ability to assist in budget preparation.
• Ability to prepare and interpret financial statements and reports.
• Ability to reconcile discrepancies in accounts.
• Ability to develop effective work relationships.

Responsibilities

• Advise the supervisor of the status of all accounts.
• Assist management in the preparation of agency or program area budget requests.
• Develop and recommend implementation of new accounting methods and procedures pertaining to this position's area of responsibility.
• Advise program staff on accounting matters relating to specific program funding.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of general policies for a fiscal program.
• Coordinate use of the computerized accounting system for the program area.
• Certify the accuracy of financial records and accounts.
• Analyze and interprets financial statements and reports.
• Control the flow of appropriated funds.
• Reconcile complex discrepancies between accounts.
• Interact with, and respond to, state and federal audit representatives.
• Make necessary adjustments to close books.

Skills

Public accounting

Accounting laws

Automated accounting systems

Budgeting

Interpersonal skills

Job description

The State of Indiana seeks a finance professional to join Pendleton Correctional Facility, assisting in accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting to support operations and compliance. A degree is not required; you will work with a variety of accounts, reconcile discrepancies, and advise on funding needs while benefiting from a robust statewide benefits package.

This full‑time role offers competitive pay, paid leave, training opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful difference for