State of Indiana
Location
Indianapolis, IN | United States
Job description
Grow your career with the State of Indiana! With more than 50 executive branch agencies, the State of Indiana is a diverse workforce offering employees stimulating and challenging projects across a broad scope of career opportunities. As a State of Indiana employee, you impact the well-being of Indiana’s communities every day.
At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion - Our goal is to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace, with a workforce that is representative of the State of Indiana 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.
Next Level benefits at the State of Indiana are here! Be sure to review our expanded benefit package offerings below.
About the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH):
The Indiana Department of Health’s mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and safety of all Hoosiers so that they can reach their optimal health regardless of where they live, learn, work, or play.
Salary Statement :
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $59,800.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
Role Overview:
The financial analysts are the analytical review and knowledge base to support IDOH and program directors to include understanding and ensuring proper financial requirements, spend, reporting, draws, rebates activities of each grant. They are part of a team supporting the agency commission and mission to promote, protect, and improve the health and safety of all Hoosiers. Those with 3+ years of accounting experience including financial reporting are welcome to apply. Internal/external audit experience and experience working with budgets is a plus.
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
Certify the accurate reporting of agency financial data with respect to area of assignment.
Assist controller in developing annual and biennium budget(s).
Responsible for the monitoring of expenditures are met in accordance with grant provisions.
Assist controller in monitoring expenditures on an ongoing basis to ensure budget compliance.
Review contracts to verify funding source and adherence to annual budget.
Assist in preparation of financial data for monthly and quarterly financial reviews.
Work with contract compliance officer on all financial related matters.
Assist in the development of performance measures for contracts and programs.
Assist controller in developing and / or revising funding models for current or future agency programs.
Analyze and research issues of interest for other program areas within the agency, identifying patterns and trends.
The job description 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.
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
Through knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of public finance.
Extensive knowledge of federal and state laws, policies, and procedures as they pertain to public finance programs.
Extensive knowledge of agency organization, function, and purpose.
Specialized knowledge of automated fiscal systems.
Advanced knowledge of computer and software programs and the ability to utilize these skills in assigned job functions.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
Dependability, attention to detail, good time management and multi-tasking skills.
Flexibility and adaptability to respond quickly to issues and needs.
Ability to communicate effectively with agency (non-agency) Finance staff.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to organize, prioritize and manage workflow.
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
Ability to accurately review, track and analyze financial data.
Ability to understand and write reports, data collection and reporting procedures.
Formulate sound recommendations and make appropriate decisions with the consideration of potential impact on agency programs.
Ability to analyze and audit fiscal accounts, contracts, records, claims transactions and financial reports.
Ability to coordinate workflow of subordinate employees.
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 recruit, select, develop, and promote 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 accommodation in completing 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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