Public Sector Accountant - Make a Real Impact

State of Indiana; Pendleton (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Wellness program

Health Savings Account

Pension plan

Paid leave

Education reimbursement

LinkedIn Learning access

Free parking

Job summary

State of Indiana is seeking an Accountant to be based at Pendleton Correctional Facility, handling Accounts Payable, Recreation Fund, and Miscellaneous Fund transactions in PeopleSoft. The salary starts at $37,648.00 and is commensurate with education and experience.

Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package. The role emphasizes payroll and financial reporting, ensuring funds availability before payments, and preparing accurate financial documents for closing

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

Skills

Public accounting basics

Agency knowledge

Gov accounting laws

Automated accounting systems

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Arithmetic accuracy

Report writing

Education

No degree required

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

State of Indiana is seeking an Accountant to be based at Pendleton Correctional Facility, handling Accounts Payable, Recreation Fund, and Miscellaneous Fund transactions in PeopleSoft. The salary starts at $37,648.00 and is commensurate with education and experience.

Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package. The role emphasizes payroll and financial reporting, ensuring funds availability before payments, and preparing accurate financial documents for closing