Public Sector Accountant: Reconcile, Report, Impact

State of Indiana; Plainfield (IN); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 41 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical plan options

Wellness Rewards Program

Pension options

Paid time off / leave policies

Education Reimbursement

Free Parking

LinkedIn Learning access

Résumé du poste

The State of Indiana invites applications for an Accountant position based at Plainfield Correctional Facility. This role handles Accounts Payable, Recreation Fund, and Miscellaneous Fund transactions and uses PeopleSoft for processing invoices.

Salary starts at $37,648 and may be commensurate with education and experience. A compensation calculator is available to view total compensation. This full-time role supports a major state facility and public service goals.

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 recommend modifications to existing accounting methods and procedures.
• Ability to accurately perform arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to prepare clear, accurate and concise reports.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Foundational knowledge of theories,

Foundational knowledge of agency func

Foundational knowledge of governmental

Foundational knowledge of automated ac

Communication skills (oral & written)

Problem solving in accounting

Analytical evaluation & modification

Accurate arithmetic calculations

Clear, concise reporting

Description du poste

The State of Indiana invites applications for an Accountant position based at Plainfield Correctional Facility. This role handles Accounts Payable, Recreation Fund, and Miscellaneous Fund transactions and uses PeopleSoft for processing invoices.

Salary starts at $37,648 and may be commensurate with education and experience. A compensation calculator is available to view total compensation. This full-time role supports a major state facility and public service goals.