Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager

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.

Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM):

Our mission is to implement federal and state regulations to protect human health and the environment while allowing the environmentally sound operations of industrial, agricultural, commercial, and governmental activities vital to a prosperous economy. We issue air, water, and solid and hazardous waste permits that restrict discharges to environmentally safe levels. Staff members inspect and monitor regulated entities; provide compliance and technical assistance;

monitor and assess air, land, and water quality; use enforcement actions as necessary to ensure compliance; and respond to incidents involving spills to soil or waters of the state.

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Role Overview :

This is an entry level position on our Accounts Receivable Team. This position takes care of opening the mail, and entering all checks received into the Cash Book. This position will assist in preparing deposits for applications, invoices and payments received from the lockbox and through the mail. They will also be responsible for taking deposits to the Treasurer of State's office.

This position is responsible for entering new customers into the database and also updating current customer information that we receive. They will also be backup for credit card, e-check and ACH payment processing. This position will assist other Account Receivable staff on an as needed basis.

Salary:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $39,000.00 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:

* Reconcile accounts and subsidiary ledgers with general ledger.

* Post transactions to cost summary journals.

* Prepare a variety of accounting and financial reports from the accounts maintained.

* Prepare, correct, and adjust entries prior to closing accounts.

* Analyze procurement activity and disbursal of funds and assist in the preparation of program area budget requests.

* Review accounts to ensure availability of funds before encumbrances and advises supervisor if account balance is not in agreement with State Auditor's Office.

* Ensure all contractual obligations are fulfilled prior to payment to vendors for services or purchases.

* Secure specifications and requisitions for purchases of equipment, furniture, and supplies.

* Monitor verification and editing of ledger input to computerized accounting system for the specific program area.

* Recommend changes in accounting policies and methods 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.

What You'll Need for Success:

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

* Broad knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of public accounting.

* Broad knowledge of federal and state laws, policies and procedures pertaining to government accounting and bookkeeping.

* Broad knowledge of agency function and organization.

* Broad knowledge of automated accounting systems.

* Ability to solve standard accounting problems.

* Ability to evaluate and recommend modifications to existing accounting policy and procedures.

* Ability to prepare and interpret financial statements and reports.

* Ability to assist in budget preparation.

* Ability to accurately perform arithmetic calculations.

* Effective communication skills.

A degree is not required.

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