Account Adjustment Specialist

State of Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana. Join a group of passionate, dedicated public servants to support one of Indiana’s most critical missions! The Department of Child Services helps children who are victims of abuse or neglect and strengthens families through services that focus on family support and preservation. We pursue permanency for children and families through reunification, guardianship, and adoption. Our services also encompass foster care, child support, and transitional support for those adjusting to adulthood. Our culture is built upon our MVP foundation: Mission: Champion Indiana’s future by protecting children and strengthening families with compassion and determination. Vision: Every child in Indiana thrives in a safe, loving, forever home. Purpose: Ignite hope. Cultivate joy. This Account Adjustment Specialist receives adjustment requests and follows agency procedures to complete the adjustments. You will complete multiple adjustment types, receive and log checks, assist with check and letter mailings, review reports, and respond to emails and phone calls. This role requires that you are able to meet deadlines, produce timely and accurate work, and adapt to new tasks as necessary. Key outcomes for this role are: Gain and maintain robust knowledge of the legacy child support enforcement system (ISETS) and the developing system modernization (INvest). Complete various types of financial adjustments using departmental procedures and resolve in the adjustment management program. Log and/or process incoming checks, when appropriate. Adjust case balances, as appropriate. Research case and transaction information in the statewide computer system and/or the document image system. Partner with internal and county stakeholders to complete assigned tasks and provide excellent customer service, both written and verbal. Assist with special projects.

Requirements

Broad knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of public accounting.
Broad knowledge of federal and state laws, policies and procedures pertaining to government accounting and bookkeeping.
Broad knowledge of agency function and organization.
Broad knowledge of automated accounting systems.
Ability to solve standard accounting problems.
Ability to evaluate and recommend modifications to existing accounting policy and procedures.
Ability to prepare and interpret financial statements and reports.
Ability to assist in budget preparation.
Ability to accurately perform arithmetic calculations.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

A degree is not required.

Responsibilities

Reconcile accounts and subsidiary ledgers with general ledger.
Post transactions to cost summary journals.
Prepare a variety of accounting and financial reports from the accounts maintained.
Prepare, correct, and adjust entries prior to closing accounts.
Analyze procurement activity and disbursal of funds and assist in the preparation of program area budget requests.
Review accounts to ensure availability of funds before encumbrances and advises supervisor if account balance is not in agreement with State Auditor’s Office.
Ensure all contractual obligations are fulfilled prior to payment to vendors for services or purchases.
Secure specifications and requisitions for purchases of equipment, furniture, and supplies.
Monitor verification and editing of ledger input to computerized accounting system for the specific program area.
Recommend changes in accounting policies and methods and assist in developing accounting procedures.
Complete multiple adjustment types, receive and log checks, assist with check and letter mailings, review reports, and respond to emails and phone calls.
Gain and maintain robust knowledge of the legacy child support enforcement system (ISETS) and the developing system modernization (INvest).
Complete various types of financial adjustments using departmental procedures and resolve in the adjustment management program.
Log and/or process incoming checks, when appropriate.
Adjust case balances, as appropriate.
Research case and transaction information in the statewide computer system and/or the document image system.
Partner with internal and county stakeholders to complete assigned tasks and provide excellent customer service, both written and verbal.
Assist with special projects.

Benefits

Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 in election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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