Project Costing Accountant Job Indianapolis Indiana USA,Accounting

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.

About the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH):

The Indiana Department of Health’s mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and safety of all Hoosiers so that they can reach their optimal health regardless of where they live, learn, work, or play.

Role Overview:

In this role, you will support the IDOH Finance Division as a Project Costing Accountant responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and reporting financial activity across state, federal, and departmental funding sources. You will work closely with the accountants, controllers and program managers to ensure accurate cost allocation, compliance with funding requirements, and clear interpretation of complex financial data. This position plays a key role in maintaining project budgets, preparing financial reports, reconciling funding sources, and supporting federal drawdowns and reporting.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, comfortable managing multiple projects, and able to translate technical financial information into actionable guidance for program teams.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life:

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.

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.

What You'll Need for Success:

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.

A degree is not required.

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