Field Auditor

State of Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

5d•$53,222•Hybrid

About The Position

The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) is the State planning agency for criminal justice, juvenile justice, traffic safety, and victim services. The institute develops long-range strategies for the effective administration of Indiana's criminal and juvenile justice systems and administers state and federal funds to carry out these strategies. Further, ICJI is responsible for coordinating and collaborating with local, state, and federal entities to identify, assess, plan, resource, and evaluate new and emerging issues facing the criminal justice and public safety spectrum. As a Field Auditor, you will serve as a regulatory compliance monitor for recipients of state and federal grant funds administered by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute. Compliance monitoring is conducted through desk reviews and on-site visits. Travel is limited in this role, and daily responsibilities are carried out at the Indiana Government Center South. Compliance monitoring includes reconciling grant documentation against source records, researching state and federal statutes and regulations, preparing comprehensive reports with conclusions and recommendations, communicating with internal and external parties on applicable regulations, and exercising independent judgment in the application of appropriate regulations. The compliance monitor will also assist the Director of Compliance in developing training and guidance for both internal and external stakeholders to improve operational efficiencies and address common areas of concern. Applicants with grant experience are strongly encouraged to apply. An accounting degree is not required, and experience with grants and/or compliance is highly preferred.

Requirements

Knowledge of basic principles of accounting such as the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) typically attained by baccalaureate degree in accounting or finance.
Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, facility personnel, and persons from various levels of government and management.
Knowledge of and ability to research Indiana Code relevant to job duties.
Travel is required to facilities and locations being audited.
All travel will be within driving distance within the state of Indiana.
Overnight stays will be required periodically.
Effective utilization of computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Dependability, attention to detail, good time management and multi-tasking skills.
Flexibility and adaptability to respond quickly to issues and needs.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
Ability to accurately review, track and analyze financial data.
Ability to understand and write reports, data collection and reporting procedures.
Ability to analyze and interpret information pertaining to fiscal accounts, grants, records and financial reports.
A degree is not required.
Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Applicants with grant experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
An accounting degree is not required, and experience with grants and/or compliance is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Primarily reports to the Indiana Government Center South on a daily basis.
Conduct audit procedures and tests of governmental units’ financial statements on annual schedule.
Prepare reports presenting audit findings for submission to supervisor and agency.
Communicate with staff of governmental unit under audit concerning issues such as procedures, technical interpretations, and results of audit.
Track approvals for requisitions within assigned funds and grant funds.
Track approved request modifications to purchase orders to relieve encumbrances/pre-encumbrances in funds.
Create annual spending plan, biennial budget request and biweekly year-end forecasting.
Provide a fiscal/programmatic review of all contracts initiated, amended, or extended within funds.
Provide assistance to vendor inquiries with assistance from other fiscal staff.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Essential functions of this position require travel on most workdays to inspect, audit, examine, survey, or investigate clients, customers, or other regulated entities and write reports at those sites.
Employee reports to the agency’s office for meetings or events.
Number and timing of work hours may vary daily or weekly to accommodate operational needs and staffing concerns at the client’s or customer’s worksite, minimize expenditures for repeated visits to complete the work, and allocate resources to complete assigned work effectively.
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

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 on 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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