Accountant

State of Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

This is an entry-level position on the Indiana Department of Environmental Management’s Accounts Receivable Team. The role opens mail and enters received checks into the Cash Book; assists with preparing deposits for applications, invoices, and payments received through the lockbox and mail; and delivers deposits to the Treasurer of State’s office. The position enters new customers into the database, updates existing customer information, backs up credit card, e-check, and ACH payment processing, and assists other Accounts Receivable staff as needed. The position also performs accounting functions including reconciling accounts and subsidiary ledgers with the general ledger, posting transactions, preparing financial reports, adjusting entries, reviewing account balances, and supporting budget preparation. The salary traditionally starts at $39,000, but may be commensurate with education and work experience. A degree is not required.

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 policies 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.

Responsibilities

Open mail and enter received checks into the Cash Book.
Assist in preparing deposits for applications, invoices, and payments received through the lockbox and mail.
Take deposits to the Treasurer of State’s office.
Enter new customers into the database and update current customer information.
Provide backup for credit card, e-check, and ACH payment processing.
Assist other Accounts Receivable staff as needed.
Reconcile accounts and subsidiary ledgers with the general ledger.
Post transactions to cost summary journals.
Prepare accounting and financial reports from maintained accounts.
Prepare, correct, and adjust entries before closing accounts.
Analyze procurement activity and disbursal of funds and assist with program-area budget requests.
Review accounts to ensure funds are available before encumbrances and advise the supervisor if account balances do not agree with the State Auditor’s Office.
Ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled before vendors are paid for services or purchases.
Secure specifications and requisitions for equipment, furniture, and supplies purchases.
Monitor verification and editing of ledger input to the computerized accounting system for the program area.
Recommend changes to accounting policies and methods and assist in developing accounting procedures.

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 a bi-weekly state contribution.
Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match.
Two fully funded pension plan options.
Leave policies, including 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.
12 paid holidays, and 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.