Accountant

State of Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI), the State planning agency for criminal justice, juvenile justice, traffic safety, and victim services, is seeking an Accountant. ICJI distributes federal funds as the State Administering Agency and serves as the State Statistical Analysis Center for research. The salary traditionally starts at $53,222.00 and may be commensurate with education and work experience. The Accountant prepares and examines accounting records and financial reports, maintains or examines government agency records, advises the appointing authority and/or controller about account status, develops accounting and bookkeeping procedures, oversees the computerized accounting system, and certifies the accuracy of agency financial records. The role also reviews grant reconciliation reports, provides accounting direction to program staff for grant-funded accounts, and assists with budget preparation. It may serve as a team lead for an assigned work group. This position is exempt from overtime compensation. Additional work hours may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Employees must report at least 75 hours per pay period of work and/or paid leave to receive their base biweekly salary. A degree is not required. Essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of public accounting.
Extensive knowledge of federal and state laws, policies, and procedures as they pertain to accounting and bookkeeping.
Extensive knowledge of agency organization, function, and purpose.
Extensive knowledge of automated accounting systems.
Ability to lead budget preparations.
Ability to direct the preparation and interpretation of complex financial statements and reports.
Ability to analyze and solve complex accounting problems.
Ability to develop new or modify existing accounting procedures and methods.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records and financial reports to assess compliance with procedural standards.
Maintain or examine the records of government agencies.
Advise the appointing authority and/or controller of the status of all accounts.
Develop policies and procedures for general accounting and bookkeeping.
Oversee usage of the computerized accounting system.
Establish work methods and control measures for accounting and bookkeeping functions.
Certify the accuracy of the agency’s financial records and accounts.
Review reports for grant reconciliation for grant-funded accounts.
Direct program staff in accounting matters relating to specific program funding.
Assist the controller in budget preparation.

Benefits

Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, as well as vision and dental plans.
Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards for completing wellness activities.
Health savings account with biweekly state contributions.
Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match.
Two fully funded pension plan options.
Leave policies including paid New Parent Leave, Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers, community service leave, vacation, personal and sick leave.
12 paid holidays, or 14 in election years.
Education Reimbursement Program.
Group life insurance.
Referral Bonus program.
Employee assistance program with covered behavioral health visits.
Eligibility as a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Free parking for most positions.
Free LinkedIn Learning access.