Public Sector Accountant: Impactful Work & Strong Benefits

State of Indiana; Greencastle (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Wellness rewards

HSA contribution

Pension plans

Paid leave

Holidays

Education reimbursement

Life insurance

LinkedIn Learning

Free parking

Job summary

State of Indiana is seeking an Accountant to be based at Putnamville Correctional Facility in Greencastle. The role handles Accounts Payable, Recreation Fund, and Miscellaneous Fund transactions, processing payments in PeopleSoft.

Salary starts at $37,648.00 and may vary with education and experience. This on-site position offers a robust benefits package and a path for professional growth within the state's agencies.

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 prepare clear, concise reports.

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.
• Prepare, edit, and verify electronic data processing entries and documents.
• Recommend changes in accounting policies and assists in developing accounting procedures.

Skills

Public accounting

Written & oral communication

Arithmetic calculations

Accounting procedures

Problem solving

Job description

State of Indiana is seeking an Accountant to be based at Putnamville Correctional Facility in Greencastle. The role handles Accounts Payable, Recreation Fund, and Miscellaneous Fund transactions, processing payments in PeopleSoft.

Salary starts at $37,648.00 and may vary with education and experience. This on-site position offers a robust benefits package and a path for professional growth within the state's agencies.