Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

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 Adjutant General's Office :

The Adjutant General’s Office (AGO) provides a dynamic workplace while serving the Indiana National Guard at its various facilities throughout the state. AGO’s programs and projects offer exciting opportunities for professionals in many fields - from maintenance repair to cadre to civil engineers - looking to begin or advance their careers. AGO offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well as an outstanding work/life balance.

AGO offers agency specific benefits, such as an opportunity to work an alternative work schedule, a spot bonus program to reward hardworking employees, and a chance to work with military and federal partners.

Role Overview :

You will serve as one of two account representatives for Cooperative Agreements and Accounts Receivables for the Adjutant General’s Office. You will be responsible for general accounting, bookkeeping, auditing, maintenance of state and federal financial records, and accounts of several program areas involved in the disbursement of funds and obtainment of federal funds as appropriate.

Salary Statement :

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $47,320.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records financial reports to assess compliance with procedural standards.
• Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice.
• Assist the supervisor in analyzing budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs.
• Advise the controller or supervisor on the status of assigned accounts.
• Assist in the development of general policies for a fiscal program.
• Assist management in the preparation of agency or program area budget requests.
• Reconcile complex discrepancies between accounts and notifies the appropriate department or supervisor of errors.
• Prepare reports for reconciliation of grant funded accounts.
• Analyze and interpret financial statements and reports for accuracy.
• Serve as liaison between agency and the federal government or other funding source for assigned account.
• Coordinate computerized accounting system within assigned area.
• Control the flow of appropriated funds.
• Direct the work of lower-level accountants and account clerks assisting in complex or unusual situations.
• Some essential functions of this position may be performed onsite at the agency’s worksite or other assigned worksites while some essential functions of this position may be eligible for work from home authorization in accordance with policy. Remote work authorization is not automatic and is dependent upon operational needs and agency approval.

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.

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,…