Accounts Payable Audit Specialist

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.

The State Comptroller’s office has four main areas—Accounts Payable, Accounting and Reporting, Local Government, and Payroll. Each of these departments plays a crucial role in the functionality of state government. From paying state employees to balancing the state’s checkbook to working with local units and developing year-end financial reports, these departments and the employees within them are dedicated to accurate and transparent accounting on behalf of Hoosiers across the state.

Incumbent serves as Audit Payment Specialist for the Office of State Comptroller, auditing payment vouchers to be approved for payment. Other job duties may include researching and canceling or reissuing payments; process and reporting 1099s; and coordinating office retention records.

• Audits all payments submitted to the office by ensuring that state agencies are compliant with the State’s accounting manual, policies, statutes and codes

• Research and process canceling or reissuing payments

• Research payment questions

• Maintain bank account ledger

• Coordinate office retention records

• Assist agency with invalid payment issues

• Responsible for filing, storing and retrieving accounts payable and settlement records

• Maintain processed payment files

• Backup support for the Service Center

• Perform related duties as assigned

• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products

• People Soft Finance experience preferred

• Knowledge of accounts payable process

• Ability to understand and identify risks

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize to meet deadlines

• Ability to communicate effectively with the general public, as well as co-workers in a courteous and tactful manner

• Possess attention to detail

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

• The complexity of the work is repetitive, restricted in scope but of substantial intricacy, involving several variables or considerations with inter-relationships that are not clearly evident

• The nature of instructions and guidelines for work is generally accepted but are not always clearly applicable. Judgment is needed in selecting the most pertinent guidelines, in interpreting precedents, and in adapting standard formulas, methods, or procedures to fit facts and conditions.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at 50,000 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• 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

• Indiana Deferred Compensation Plan (Hoosier START) 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match

• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options with Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS)

• 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 one election years

• 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

• Free Linked In Learning access

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at