Accounts Receivable Specialist

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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 mission of the Hoosier Lottery is to return maximum net income to the state in a socially responsible manner. By embracing our core values, we're better able to live up to our mission. Our core values are:

• Have a passion for excellence
• Be customer and consumer-centric
• Operate with the highest level of integrity
• Foster creativity, teamwork, and collaboration
• Commit to the growth and development of our team

The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for ensuring all financial transactions comply with established accounting policies and internal controls. This role performs detailed reconciliations, researches variances, and prepares accounting entries that support accurate financial reporting. Support retailers and internal customers by resolving accounts receivable inquiries.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $36,800.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

• Serves as the primary point of contact for the accounting support hotline and departmental email inbox.
• Provides daily assistance to the Accounting Manager during the State Fair.
• Perform daily, monthly, and event-based reconciliations for regional offices, vending machine transactions, and promotional events.
• Review, analyze, and resolve discrepancies in online and instant-ticket transactions, ensuring accurate alignment across internal systems and the Lottery’s online vendor (Brightstar).
• Process and document all NSF items, outstanding balances, and delinquent accounts in accordance with Collections Policy and internal accounting standards.
• Evaluate and process credit adjustment requests; prepare and post manual adjustments following established approval protocols.
• Prepare, verify, and enter general ledger journal entries into Great Plains, ensuring accuracy.
• Maintain accounting documentation including reconciliation and journal entry support, damaged tickets, and problem-claim records to ensure audit readiness.
• Monitor retailer accounts to identify credit risks, apply credit restrictions when appropriate, and ensure proper controls over receivables.
• Review, analyze, and resolve reports from multiple accounting and vendor systems to confirm completeness, accuracy, and balance of financial transactions.
• Perform vendor maintenance and oversee accurate setup within accounting software.
• Track accounts placed with external collection agencies and reconcile payments received.li>
• Review retailer incentive payments for compliance and remove ineligible retailers.
• Contribute to the development, revision, and documentation of accounting policies and procedures.
• Support financial processes related to mid-day drawing operations.
• Perform additional accounting duties as assigned by management.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and experience working with Great Plains automated accounting system.
• Proven ability to analyze financial data, reconcile complex accounts, and resolve discrepancies.
• Ability to evaluate existing accounting processes and recommend improvements to enhance accuracy and control.
• Proficiency…