Child Support Accountant
About The Position
Work for Indiana 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. About the Department of Child Services (DCS): 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.
Requirements
- Specialized knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of public accounting.
- Specialized knowledge of agency organization and function.
- Specialized knowledge of federal and state accounting and bookkeeping laws, policies, and procedures.
- Specialized knowledge of automated accounting systems.
- Ability to solve complex accounting methods and procedures to meet agency needs.
- Ability to prepare budgets.
- Ability to prepare and interpret complex financial statements and reports.
- Ability to reconcile discrepancies between accounts.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- A degree is not required.
Responsibilities
- Receives, reviews, and allocates payments for accurate distribution.
- Analyzes, researches and resolves complex payment discrepancies or issues.
- Corrects processing errors within payment batches and resolves stuck or halted payments.
- Provides guidance, clarification and support to frontline payment processors.
- Serves as a subject matter expert for unusual or escalated payment problems.
- Reviews electronic deposit concerns and resolves issues related to potential duplicates or invalid MICRs.
- Confirms the electronic deposit associated with processed payments.
- Assists with electronic payment research and employer portal support teams.
- Communicates with employers regarding payment issues, discrepancies, required documentation or rejected checks.
- Monitors and manages daily payment workflows to ensure timely and compliant processing.
- Identifies process gaps and recommends improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiencies.
- Prepares, examines, and analyzes accounting records financial reports to assess compliance with procedural standards.
- Analyzes business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice.
- Assists the supervisor in analyzing budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs.
- Advises the controller or supervisor on the status of assigned accounts.
- Assists in the development of general policies for a fiscal program.
- Assists management in the preparation of agency or program area budget requests.
- Reconciles complex discrepancies between accounts and notifies the appropriate department or supervisor of errors.
- Prepares reports for reconciliation of grant funded accounts.
- Analyzes and interprets financial statements and reports for accuracy.
- Serves as liaison between agency and the federal government or other funding source for assigned account.
- Coordinates computerized accounting system within assigned area.
- Controls the flow of appropriated funds.
- Directs the work of lower-level accountants and account clerks assisting in complex or unusual situations.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Robust benefits package
- Commitment to work-life balance
- 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
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
