Accountant
About The Position
The Accountant is based at Plainfield Correctional Facility, a medium-security institution in Plainfield, Indiana, and processes Accounts Payable, Recreation Fund, and Miscellaneous Fund transactions. The position is responsible for processing invoice payment transactions in PeopleSoft. The role performs accounting and bookkeeping work, including posting transactions, verifying financial records, reconciling accounts, preparing and adjusting entries, preparing periodic financial reports, and confirming funds are available before authorizing or submitting payments for approval. It also prepares and verifies electronic data processing entries and recommends changes to accounting policies and procedures. The position may be used in a supervisory capacity depending on agency needs. The listed duties are not exhaustive and may change or be supplemented. Essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. A degree is not required.
Requirements
- Foundational knowledge of public accounting theories, principles, and practices.
- Foundational knowledge of agency functions and organization.
- Foundational knowledge of federal and state laws, procedures, practices, and policies related to governmental accounting and bookkeeping.
- Foundational knowledge of automated accounting systems.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
- Ability to solve standard accounting problems.
- Ability to evaluate and recommend modifications to existing accounting methods and procedures.
- Ability to perform arithmetic calculations accurately.
- Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and concise reports.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Process Accounts Payable, Recreation Fund, and Miscellaneous Fund transactions, including invoice payment transactions in PeopleSoft.
- Post transactions to appropriate ledgers and accounts.
- Verify the accuracy of financial documents and records.
- Reconcile accounts and subsidiary ledgers with the general ledger.
- Prepare, correct, and adjust entries before closing accounts.
- Prepare periodic financial reports, such as balance sheets and income statements.
- Ensure funds are available before authorizing payments or submitting vouchers to the State Auditor’s Office for approval.
- Prepare, edit, and verify electronic data processing entries and documents.
- Recommend changes to accounting policies and assist in developing accounting procedures.
Benefits
- Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, plus vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards
- Health savings account with a bi-weekly state contribution
- Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match
- Two fully funded pension plan options
- Leave policies including paid New Parent Leave and Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
- Paid community service leave
- Combined paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program with covered behavioral health visits
- Eligibility as an employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
