Accountant Date Posted: Feb 3, 2025 Requisition ID: 454994 Location: Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204 Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse 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. At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. About the Family & Social Services Administration (FSSA): FSSA was established by the Indiana General Assembly in 1991 to consolidate and better integrate the delivery of human services by state government. FSSA is a health care and social services funding agency. Ninety-four percent of the agency’s total budget is paid to thousands of service providers ranging from major medical centers to a physical therapist working with a child or adult with a developmental disability. The seven care divisions in FSSA administer services to more than 1.5 million Hoosiers. FSSA’s mission is to compassionately serve Hoosiers of all ages and connect them with social services, health care and their communities. Role Overview: This role completes the request for daily federal reimbursement totaling more than 15 billion dollars per year. Attention to detail to ensure accurate amounts are requested is required. Basic functions of the job are similar each day, but problem resolution is needed when unusual events occur. Salary Statement: The salary for this position traditionally starts at $47,320.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience. A Day in the Life: This position conducts federal draws, that are requests of federal grant funds to reimburse eligible expenses. The essential functions of this role are as follows: + Retrieve federal share of grant expenditure form the accounting system. + Access various federal grant management systems. + Complete electronic request within systems for federal grant reimbursement. + Reconcile requested reimbursement to federal expenses. + Complete Report of Collection and deposit information. + Maintain federal fund sources + Review and resolve any discrepancies in federal fund data between State and federal financial systems. + Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice. + Communicate critical information on federal funds availability to appropriate parties + Participate in the implementation of new PeopleSoft financial tools and processes involved in federal fund cash management + Respond to inquires from federal and State auditors + Assist in compilation and completion of federal cash management reports. + Prepare reports for reconciliation of grant funded accounts. + Serve as liaison between agency and the federal government. + Performs other related duties as assigned. + ​​​​​​ 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: You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment: + Specialized knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of public accounting. + Specialized knowledge of agency organization and function. + Specialized knowledge of federal and state accounting and bookkeeping laws, policies, and procedures. + Specialized knowledge of automated accounting systems. + Ability to solve complex accounting methods and procedures to meet agency needs. + Ability to prepare budgets. + Ability to prepare and interpret complex financial statements and reports. + Ability to reconcile discrepancies between accounts. + Effective communication skills. + Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana: The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which 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 + Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities + Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k 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 + Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave + Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off + 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years + Education Reimbursement Program + Group life insurance + Referral Bonus program + Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits + Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program + Free Parking for most positions + Free LinkedIn Learning access Equal Employment Opportunity: The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov. The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application. Current Employee? 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