Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | State of Indiana

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at the State of Indiana, specifically supporting the Hoosier Lottery, located in Indianapolis, IN. As one of the state’s largest employers, the State of Indiana offers diverse opportunities across over 60 agencies, providing competitive compensation and a commitment to work-life balance. This role is vital for ensuring efficient and reliable financial operations for the Hoosier Lottery, directly contributing to its mission of returning maximum net income to the state in a socially responsible manner and making a real impact on the lives of Hoosiers.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Indianapolis, IN
• Pay: $50820 yearly
• Mission: This person maintains the general ledger, prepares financial analyses, and assists with accounts payable to ensure efficient and reliable financial operations for the Hoosier Lottery.
• Tech Stack: Computerized accounting systems, Microsoft Word, Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Recording: Record daily bank activity and ensure transactions are appropriately captured.
• Account Reconciliation: Reconcile balance sheet accounts, track investments for deferred prizes, and resolve identified discrepancies.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare journal entries, research items affecting account balances, and perform monthly financial statement analysis for leadership.
• Budget Management: Coordinate monthly budget forecasts with executive staff and assist with annual budget preparation.
• Cash Management: Initiate ACH and wire transfers, including the monthly distribution of Surplus Revenue to the Lottery Surplus Fund.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, financial management, or a related field.
• Experience: At least one year of professional experience in accounting or banking; experience using computerized accounting systems.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy, excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, solid understanding of accounting and banking principles including GAAP, proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, outstanding verbal and written communication skills, and strong organizational skills.