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State of Indiana Reconciliation Specialist in West Lafayette, Indiana
Reconciliation Specialist
Date Posted: Jul 2, 2024
Requisition ID: 446048
Location:
West Lafayette, IN, US, 47906
Work for IndianaBegin 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 Indiana Veterans' Home:
The Indiana Veterans' Home is located in West Lafayette, Indiana. Originally created to care for veterans of the Civil War, the Indiana Veterans’ Home welcomed its first resident in 1896. Located on 250+ acres in West Lafayette, IVH is a full-service care facility offering a complete array of services for residents.
"The mission of the Indiana Veterans' Home is to honor Indiana's veterans and their spouses by providing the highest level of care in a therapeutic home-like environment, enhancing health and yielding optimal quality of life. To do this and meet the unique needs of these heroes and their families, we deliver compassionate and comprehensive skilled care while integrating arts and cultural programming and preserving the rich history of the Home."
Role Overview:
The Reconciliation Specialist serves as team lead for the accounting staff of IVH. Serving as a resource for Account 5 staff with regards to purchase orders, supplier invoices, and AP/AR transaction entries to ensure accuracy of accounts. The incumbant will have a thorough knowledge of accounting, internal controls, and accounting software QuickBooks and PeopleSoft Financial (or ability to learn). Attention to details, organization, and ability to analyze transactions and system reports are a crucial component of this position. Incumbent must have the ability to lead, delegate, and coordinate the activities of a team and control workflow as necessary to manage accounts while developing and maintaining effective work relationships.
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:
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
Thorough knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of public accounting.
Thorough knowledge of federal and state accounting laws, policies, and procedures.
Thorough knowledge of agency organization and function.
Thorough knowledge of automated accounting systems.
Ability to solve relatively complex accounting and budgeting problems.
Ability to develop accounting methods and procedures to meet agency needs.
Ability to assist in budget preparation.
Ability to prepare and interpret financial statements and reports.
Ability to reconcile discrepancies in accounts.
Ability to develop effective work relationships.
Effective communication skills.
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 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 [email protected] .
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.
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