Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager

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.

Pendleton Correctional Facility is a maximum‑security facility located in Pendleton, Indiana, housing incarcerated adult males. The facility also operates an adjacent minimum‑security dormitory. While the campus has historic origins, it includes updated housing units and medical areas that support modern correctional operations. Incarcerated individuals can participate in educational programs, GED preparation, and literacy courses. Additional opportunities include substance abuse treatment, parenting courses, and vocational training in auto body repair and printing.

Staff emphasize safety, accountability, and skill development.

As an Accountant you will be based at the facility and will process Accounts Payable, Recreation Fund, and Miscellaneous Fund transactions. This position is responsible for processing transactions associated with the payment of invoices in People Soft.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $37,648.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

• Post transactions to appropriate ledgers and accounts.
• Verify accuracy of all financial documents and records.
• Reconcile accounts and subsidiary ledgers with the general ledger.
• Prepare, correct, and adjust entries prior to closing accounts.
• Prepare periodic financial reports such as balance sheets and income statements.
• Ensure availability of funds before authorizing payment or submitting vouchers for payment to the State Auditor’s Office for approval.
• Prepare, edit, and verify electronic data processing entries and documents.
• Recommend changes in accounting policies and assist in developing accounting procedures.

The job profile 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 with or without notice.

• Foundational knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of public accounting.
• Foundational knowledge of agency function and organization.
• Foundational knowledge of the federal and state laws, procedures, practices and policies of governmental accounting and bookkeeping.
• Foundational knowledge of automated accounting systems.
• Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to solve standard accounting problems.
• Ability to evaluate and recommend modifications to existing accounting methods and procedures.
• Ability to accurately perform arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to prepare clear, accurate and concise reports.
• Effective communication skills.

A Degree Is Not Required. Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

• Three 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 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…