Staff Accountant

State of Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant plays a vital role in supporting the organization through a wide range of accounting tasks. Core responsibilities include maintaining the general ledger, preparing financial analyses, and assisting with accounts payable. This position demands strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and a high level of accuracy. The Staff Accountant I works collaboratively across departments to ensure efficient and reliable financial operations, demonstrating a proactive and detail-oriented work ethic.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, financial management, or a related field preferred, with at least one year of professional experience in accounting or banking.
Strong attention to detail, with a demonstrated commitment to accuracy and completeness.
Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, adept at examining situations and recommending effective solutions.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
Solid understanding of accounting and banking principles, including GAAP.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workloads, and meet deadlines.
Experience using computerized accounting systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

Review daily bank activity and ensure transactions are recorded appropriately
Reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies
Prepare journal entries and research items affecting account balances
Track investments for deferred prizes and reconcile related asset and liability accounts
Monitor prepaid expenses and record monthly accruals for expenses
Coordinate monthly with executive staff to forecast departmental budgets
Assist management in annual budget preparation
Prepare monthly Financial Statements analysis for leadership
Review and approve scratch game orders and production loads
Record property management expenses and reconcile clearing account monthly
Audit reimbursable vendor expenses
Initiate ACH and wire transfers, including monthly distribution of Surplus Revenue to the Lottery Surplus Fund
Complete the annual unclaimed property review, including sending and monitoring due diligence letters, directing payment reissues, and reporting property to the Office of the Attorney General
Perform monthly tax balancing and assist with annual Federal and State tax filings
Perform annual vendor review
Complete quarterly retirement reconciliation
Compile information and prepare analyses as requested for audits
Serve as back-up for processing payroll for the Comptroller of the State’s office
Assist with Hoosier Lottery Accounting responsibilities at the Indiana State Fair in August
Perform other related duties as required

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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