Child Support Accountant

Child Support Accountant

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 Department of Child Services:
Join a group of passionate, dedicated public servants to support one of Indiana's most critical missions! The Department of Child Services helps children who are victims of abuse or neglect and strengthens families through services that focus on family support and preservation. We pursue permanency for children and families through reunification, guardianship, and adoption. Our services also encompass foster care, child support, and transitional support for those adjusting to adulthood.

Our culture is built upon our MVP foundation:
Mission:
Champion Indiana's future by protecting children and strengthening families with compassion and determination. Vision:
Every child in Indiana thrives in a safe, loving, forever home.

Purpose:

Ignite hope. Cultivate joy.

Role Overview:
The Child Support Bureau's Central Collection Unit processes child support payments. The Child Support Accountant scans paper payments and enters the information into the central system. You will also manage rejected checks and returns. When not handling payments, you will assist with manual payment processing and outreach. Key outcomes for this role are:
Resolve and track unidentified payments. Research and resolve paper payments. Resolve physical checks that are rejected by the payment processing system. Submit adjustment requests to the Audit unit. Assist with undistributed reports, research, and resolution. Assist with special projects in the Financial Department or other CSB areas. Conduct necessary outreach to remitters, counties, other units, state agencies, and other stakeholders.

Manage assigned email boxes.

Salary:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $39,000.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life:

Responsibilities include:

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.

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. Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs. Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes:
Three (3) 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 (2) 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…