Public Sector Accountant: Impactful Govt Finance

Talentify; Pendleton (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Wellness rewards program

Pension plan options

Education reimbursement program

Paid leave

Job summary

State of Indiana seeks an Accountant assigned to Pendleton Correctional Facility to manage accounts payable, recreation fund, and misc. transactions. Based at the facility, you will process payments via PeopleSoft and ensure accuracy across ledgers and reports.

The role emphasizes foundational public/government accounting knowledge, strong numerical skills, and the ability to communicate clearly. A degree is not required; comprehensive state benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of public accounting.
• Foundational knowledge of agency function and organization.
• Foundational knowledge of the federal and state laws, procedures, practices and policies of governmental accounting and bookkeeping.
• Foundational knowledge of automated accounting systems.
• Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to solve standard accounting problems.
• Ability to evaluate and modify accounting methods and procedures.
• Ability to perform arithmetic calculations with accuracy.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise reports.

Responsibilities

• Post transactions to appropriate 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 funds availability before authorizing payment or submitting vouchers for payment.
• Prepare, edit, and verify electronic data processing entries and documents.
• Recommend changes in accounting policies and assist in developing procedures.

Skills

Public accounting basics

Government accounting

Automated accounting systems

Communication skills

Arithmetic calculations

Financial reporting

PeopleSoft experience

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

State of Indiana seeks an Accountant assigned to Pendleton Correctional Facility to manage accounts payable, recreation fund, and misc. transactions. Based at the facility, you will process payments via PeopleSoft and ensure accuracy across ledgers and reports.

The role emphasizes foundational public/government accounting knowledge, strong numerical skills, and the ability to communicate clearly. A degree is not required; comprehensive state benefits apply.