Account Manager

Account Manager

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.

The Indiana Department of Education provides innovative support to Indiana schools, teachers, students, and parents. We proactively work with educators, policymakers, business leaders, and community-based organizations to build student success. Our strategic priorities include delivering quality, purposeful educational opportunities for each student, elevating and supporting Indiana's educators, and increasing partnerships and delivering aligned, effective, and efficient support.

Role Overview

The Account Manager will provide support and assistance to one or more Controllers in the Division of Finance in the fiscal management of assigned customer group/service line. This includes the maintenance of the ledger system which provides important financial information to the CFO, Director of Accounting, Assistant Superintendents and Directors. The account manager's work will reflect the agency's Vision, as well as the Mission and objectives of the Finance Division and, in particular, the mission of the Accounting Section.

Salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life

• Analyzes and interprets financial statements and reports, which includes but is not limited to: the reporting and tracking of sub-recipient cash management and expenditures; and review of sub-recipient audit reports.

• Advises the controller on the status of assigned accounts, which includes tracking and updating ledgers (new obligations, expenditures, etc)

• Controls the flow of funds, i.e. the monthly distribution of funds which includes the preparation of appropriate paperwork to be forwarded to the Auditor's Office, school corporation notification of payments and maintenance of cash request file, if appropriate

• Prepares revenue reports and handles the return of grant funds, which includes the preparation of Reports of Collection

• Assists the controller in budget preparation and budget reports

• Completes FFATA submission for the assigned accounts

• Interacts with state and federal auditors

• Assists in the development of general policies for a fiscal program

• Assists management in the preparation of agency or program area budget requests

• Incumbent shall complete PARS (Personnel Activity Report) and semi-annual certifications in compliance with Federal regulations specific to the funding program. PARS reports must be accurate and free from error, and must be submitted to the Supervisor by the close of business on the last Friday of each pay period. Semi-annual certifications are to be signed by the employee and returned to the supervisor.

• Review, reconcile the Title I final expenditure reports: check totals are correct, check indirect cost rates are correct and total claimed does not exceed allowable, track expenditures to validate each LEA is not carrying over more than the 15 percent allowable, and check that LEA does not have cash on hand. Post final figures into the ledger and Title I application data center.

• Responsible for tracking maintenance of effort (MOE) provisions annually for each of the title programs, work with school finance to verify reported expenditures, and notify the LEAs and program staff of LEAs that do not meet MOE.

• Additional duties as assigned.

What You'll Need for Success

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• Extensive knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of public accounting.
• Extensive knowledge of federal and state laws, policies, and procedures as they pertain to accounting and bookkeeping.
• Extensive knowledge of agency organization, function, and purpose.
• Extensive knowledge of automated accounting systems.
• Ability to lead budget preparations.
• Ability to direct the preparation and interpretation of complex financial statements and reports.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex accounting problems.
• Ability to develop new, or modify existing, accounting procedures and methods.
• Effective communication skills.
• 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
• 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, 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. 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. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.