Public Sector Accountant — Indiana Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave

Free Parking

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

The State of Indiana is seeking an Accountant to be based at Chain O’Lakes Correctional Facility in Albion, Indiana. You will process Accounts Payable, Recreation Fund, and Miscellaneous Fund transactions, primarily in PeopleSoft, with a starting salary around $37,648.00 and a comprehensive benefits package.

This role emphasizes accuracy, compliance with governmental accounting standards, and timely financial reporting.

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 accurately perform arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to prepare clear, accurate and concise reports.

Responsibilities

• Post transactions to appropriate ledgers and accounts.
• Verify accuracy of all 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 assists in developing accounting procedures.

Skills

Public accounting basics

Agency functions knowledge

Gov accounting laws

Automated accounting systems

Communication skills

Arithmetic accuracy

Reporting skills

Problem solving

Financial reconciliation

Job description

The State of Indiana is seeking an Accountant to be based at Chain O’Lakes Correctional Facility in Albion, Indiana. You will process Accounts Payable, Recreation Fund, and Miscellaneous Fund transactions, primarily in PeopleSoft, with a starting salary around $37,648.00 and a comprehensive benefits package.

This role emphasizes accuracy, compliance with governmental accounting standards, and timely financial reporting.