Accountant Supervisor

Accountant Supervisor

Date Posted: Jan 10, 2025

Requisition ID: 454737

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

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 Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS):

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) leads Indiana's emergency planning and operations, first responder training, and fire and building safety. The agency hosts state-level training exercises each year and certifies thousands of first responders. IDHS also supports the state Emergency Operations Center (EOC), which leads response and coordination efforts for large-magnitude incidents.

IDHS is also designated as the State Administrative Agency for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and U. S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) grants within Indiana. These funds provide financial and technical assistance to local governments, non-profit organizations, individuals, and families to reduce the actual or potential risk of loss of life or property across Indiana.

Role Overview:

As the Accountant Supervisor, you will recommend changes and ensure implementation of new initiatives which provide for accountability and streamlining of the workflow, while complying with federal and state laws, rules and regulations governing the specific agency programs. You will perform all duties with a high degree of independence. You are responsible for decisions with regards to policy and procedures.

Salary Statement:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222. 00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Manage workflow to aggressively process transactions in an accurate and timely manner.

• Prioritize work within a unit to ensure that deadlines are met. This includes assessment of transactions needing emergency processing.

• Implement procedures to automate the electronic transfer of funding to eligible employees, vendors, and grantees.

• Coordinate and implement such activities as to make this possible through the efforts of other state agencies, such as the Auditor of State's Office.

• Assure accurate reporting of the disbursement data through various mediums.

• Develop and ensure the writing of unit goals and objectives.

• Develop and ensure the writing and implementation of procedures for the accounting and balancing of accounts in which disbursement checks are written.

• Reconcile accounts in which warrants are written.

• Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.

• Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

• 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.

What You'll Need for Success:

This person must have the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• Specialized knowledge of the principles and practices of public accounting and auditing.

• Specialized knowledge of federal and state laws, policies, and procedures as they pertain to auditing, accounting, disbursement, payroll, fixed assets, and bookkeeping.

• Specialized knowledge of agency programs and software.

• Specialized knowledge of agency organization, function, and purpose.

• Specialized knowledge of automated systems.

• Specialized knowledge of the State Personnel Department rules, regulations and policies and the ability to apply them in management of staff.

• Specialized knowledge of the Auditor of State payroll systems and processes.

• Ability to analyze and audit accounts, records, transactions, and reports.

• Ability to prepare budgets.

• Ability to plan and conduct professional and complex research.

• Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.

• Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.

• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may serve as a team lead for an assigned work group.

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 par.