Staff Accountant

State of Indiana • Indianapolis, IN

15d • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant collaborates with the Accounts Receivable team to support seamless, continuous payment processing. The role manages financial functions, administers funding accounts, oversees fiscal workflows, and processes specialized refunds through KidTraks and PeopleSoft. It also supports accurate, compliant financial operations and works with departmental peers to prevent processing delays.

This is an onsite position at the central Department of Child Services offices in the Indiana Government Center in Indianapolis. The position may serve as a team lead for an assigned work group and supports the Lead Accountant as needed. It is exempt from overtime compensation; employees may be required to work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report at least 75 hours of work and/or paid leave per pay period to receive their base biweekly salary.

Requirements

• Specialized knowledge of public accounting theories, principles, and practices.
• 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 work independently.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• A degree is not required.

Responsibilities

• Process transactional records, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, vouchers, deposits, and reimbursement requests.
• Administer multiple funding accounts and major fiscal functions to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Process specialized refunds, including different types of refunds in KidTraks and PeopleSoft.
• Collaborate with departmental peers to maintain continuous operations and avoid processing delays.
• Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records and financial reports to assess compliance with procedural standards.
• Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to project future revenues and expenses or provide advice.
• Assist the supervisor with budget analysis and periodic reports comparing budgeted costs with actual costs.
• Advise the controller or supervisor on the status of assigned accounts.
• Assist in developing general policies for a fiscal program.
• Assist management in preparing agency or program-area budget requests.
• Reconcile complex account discrepancies and notify the appropriate department or supervisor of errors.
• Prepare reports for reconciliation of grant-funded accounts.
• Analyze and interpret financial statements and reports for accuracy.
• Serve as liaison between the agency and the federal government or another funding source for assigned accounts.
• Coordinate the computerized accounting system within the assigned area.
• Control the flow of appropriated funds.
• Direct the work of lower-level accountants and account clerks when assisting with complex or unusual situations.
• Support the Lead Accountant as needed.

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 bi-weekly state contributions.
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match.
• Two fully funded pension plan options.
• Leave policies including paid New Parent Leave, paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers, paid community service leave, combined vacation, personal, and sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Education Reimbursement Program.
• Group life insurance.
• Referral Bonus program.
• Employee assistance program with covered behavioral health visits.
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Free parking for most positions.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed