Accountant Supervisor

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 Adjutant General’s Office (AGO) provides a dynamic workplace while serving the Indiana National Guard at its various facilities throughout the state. AGO’s programs and projects offer exciting opportunities for professionals in many fields - from maintenance repair to cadre to civil engineers - looking to begin or advance their careers. AGO offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well as an outstanding work/life balance.

AGO offers agency specific benefits, such as an opportunity to work an alternative work schedule, a spot bonus program to reward hardworking employees, and a chance to work with military and federal partners.

You will handle all aspects of Accounts Payable & General Ledger via Peoplesoft ERP. You will coordinate with 18 Peoplesoft ERP users established policies and procedures and supervise four employees. You will advise the controller or supervisor on the status of assigned accounts (Adjutant General Main Operating and Governor Civil Military Contingency Fund). You will be a People Soft ERP AP super user: pre-approve utility and travel payments, resolve payment bounce back issues, point of contact for error vouchers, point of contact for agency AP users.

You will analyze and interpret financial statements and reports and certify the accuracy of financial records and accounts.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• 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.

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.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• 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.

A degree is not required.

Individuals should have the ability to perform…