Public Sector Accountant - Impactful Financial Stewardship

IN Auditor of State; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Education Reimbursement

Pension plan options

Free parking

Job summary

Indiana State Auditor’s Office in Indiana is seeking an Accountant based at Plainfield Correctional Facility to handle Accounts Payable, Recreation Fund, and Miscellaneous Fund transactions in PeopleSoft.

The role focuses on processing invoices, ensuring accuracy, reconciling ledgers, preparing financial reports, and supporting the state's accounting standards. A degree is not required, and the position offers opportunities to contribute to public service and financial integrity.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of public accounting principles.
• Experience with governmental accounting systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Post transactions to ledgers and accounts.
• Verify accuracy of financial documents and records.
• Reconcile accounts and subsidiary ledgers with the general ledger.
• Prepare, correct, and adjust entries prior to closing accounts.
• Prepare periodic financial reports such as balance sheets and income statements.
• Ensure availability of funds before authorizing payment or submitting vouchers for payment to the State Auditor’s Office for approval.
• Prepare, edit, and verify electronic data processing entries and documents.
• Recommend changes in accounting policies and procedures.

Skills

Public accounting basics

Financial reconciliation

Financial reporting

Communication skills

PeopleSoft

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Indiana State Auditor’s Office in Indiana is seeking an Accountant based at Plainfield Correctional Facility to handle Accounts Payable, Recreation Fund, and Miscellaneous Fund transactions in PeopleSoft.

The role focuses on processing invoices, ensuring accuracy, reconciling ledgers, preparing financial reports, and supporting the state's accounting standards. A degree is not required, and the position offers opportunities to contribute to public service and financial integrity.