Project Costing Accountant

State of Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

1d•$53,222•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will support the IDOH Finance Division as a Project Costing Accountant responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and reporting financial activity across state, federal, and departmental funding sources. You will work closely with the accountants, controllers and program managers to ensure accurate cost allocation, compliance with funding requirements, and clear interpretation of complex financial data. This position plays a key role in maintaining project budgets, preparing financial reports, reconciling funding sources, and supporting federal drawdowns and reporting. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, comfortable managing multiple projects, and able to translate technical financial information into actionable guidance for program teams.

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.
Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

A degree is not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records 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/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 controller in budget preparation.

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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