Accountant

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.

About the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI):

The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) is the State planning agency for criminal justice, juvenile justice, traffic safety, and victim services. The institute develops long-range strategies for the effective administration of Indiana's criminal and juvenile justice systems and administers state and federal funds to carry out these strategies.

The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute is the designated State Administering Agency for Federal Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Violence Against Women, and Department of Health and Human Services grants within Indiana. These sources of funding are the largest sources of funding for local entities and agencies that provide direct services to victims of crime, including domestic violence and sexual assault.

Further, ICJI is responsible for coordinating and collaborating with local, state, and federal entities to identify, assess, plan, resource, and evaluate new and emerging issues facing the criminal justice and public safety spectrum. ICJI works with local, state, and federal entities to evaluate programs associated with the prevention, detection & solution of crimes; law enforcement, and criminal/juvenile justice, to improve and coordinate all aspects of law enforcement and criminal/juvenile justice.

The agency evaluates policies, programs, and legislation designed to address these issues. ICJI is designated as the State Administering Agency for distribution of federal funds, and as the State Statistical Analysis Center for research About the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI).

Role Overview :

Dedicated and detail-oriented accounting professional with experience in finance reconciliation and financial reporting. Recognized for accuracy, compliance knowledge with strong organizational skills.

Duties would include:

* Record and reconcile payment deposits accurately and timely

* Issue receipts for purchase orders and payments received

* Process and reconcile fuel card transactions

* Review and process vendor forms and documentation

* Perform monthly grants receivable reconciliations

* Prepare and generate report of collections

* Maintain and update asset management inventory records

Salary Statement:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $42,900.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

* Advise the supervisor of the status of all accounts.

* Assist management in the preparation of agency or program area budget requests.

* Develop and recommend implementation of new accounting methods and procedures pertaining to this positions' area of responsibility.

* Advise program staff on accounting matters relating to specific program funding.

* Assist in the development and maintenance of general policies for a fiscal program.

* Coordinate use of the computerized accounting system for the program area.

* Certify the accuracy of financial records and accounts.

* Analyze and interprets financial statements and reports.

* Control the flow of appropriated funds.

* Reconcile complex discrepancies between accounts.

* Interact with, and respond to, state and federal audit representatives.

* Make necessary adjustments to close books.

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:

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

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