State of Indiana · 2 hours ago
Senior Financial Accountant
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe State of Indiana is one of the largest employers in the state, dedicated to serving the community through various agencies. The Senior Financial Accountant role involves ensuring financial accountability, coordinating with agency personnel, and assisting with bond program administration to support the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority's mission.
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Responsibilities
Ensuring the integrity of various accounting-related activities designed to meet generally accepted standards of accounting and auditing, providing financial accountability for the agency, assuring the use of proper internal controls, and helping to support the activities of the operating departments
Meeting operational and program goals by coordinating with agency personnel for the assigned programs to ensure timely completion and distribution of trial balances and budgets to program managers for accurate administration of and compliance with the programs
Assisting with the administration of the bond programs to ensure reconciliation, recording and reporting of those program activities
Fulfilling customer service needs of the organization through support and training related to accounting and reporting activities
Ensuring the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, and reporting transactions
Promotes and embraces Continuous Improvement (CI) initiative(s) and promotes a culture of Office Kaizen
Reconciles assigned bank statements and bond/trust accounts accurately and timely for assigned programs and submits for management review by the designated deadline. Prepares appropriate journal entries with backup documentation for support and ease of understanding by reviewer(s)
Cross trains on designated areas as communicated by the Senior Financial Accounting Manager
Reviews trial balance(s) and makes correcting/adjusting entries prior to the month-end close for assigned programs. Reconciles accounts on a daily/monthly basis depending upon need
Produces accurate and timely Mortgage Bond Programs, General Fund, and Program trial balances
Maintains schedules for accruals and amortizations and prepares related journal entries for the completion of monthly financial statements and budgets for assigned programs
Disseminates financial information (e.g., trail balances, budgets, and special requests) to program managers for approval and timely administration of program funds. Coordinates with the program accountants to ensure that funds are maintained accurately, and any issues are resolved timely
Assists in the generation of accurate, timely monthly financial statements and monthly budget reporting
Responds accurately and timely to monthly and quarterly reporting inquiries
Research / trouble-shoots programmatic issues affecting financial reporting and internal controls, as needed
Provides quality customer service to our internal and external associates
Provides information, assists in the preparation of schedules, and provides support for the preparation of the year-end financial statements for auditors for the year-end audit. Maintains annual spreadsheet requests monthly
Assists in the year-end close through coordination of assigned aspects of the annual financial statement and OMB audits
Creates and/or updates financial statements and supplemental schedules within the financial reporting software, as needed and with consult with the Senior Financial Accounting Manager and the Controller & Director of Accounting
Applies Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) within accounting processes and financial reporting requirements
Assists with the implementation of new Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASBs) to IHCDA, as applicable
Oversee and prepare reconciliations of trial balances for a $2.5 billion dollar portfolio that includes preparing monthly journal entries that reconciles general ledger to the bank statement activity
Task with monitoring and updating each month the down payment assistance programs cash activity while comparing the activity with external vendor for any errors or omissions of activity
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
Experience with the application of GAAP and familiarity with the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)
3-5 years of accounting or investment experience
Experience with accounting software – prefer experience with Great Plains
Preferred
CPA, CPA candidate, or MBA in Accounting
Benefits
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 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
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State of Indiana
State of Indiana is the government website that provides information, services, news, and events related to Indiana.
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Pamella Cook
Chief Financial Officer
Annie Frischkorn
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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