IN-DHS-Account Clerk 2

The Account Clerk is responsible for preparing, analyzing and maintaining accounts or ledgers for a state agency.

•Reconciles accounts and subsidiary ledgers with general ledger;
•Posts transactions to Revenue summary journals;
•Prepares a variety of accounting and financial reports from the Revenue system.
•Prepares, corrects and adjusts entries prior to closing accounts;
•Analyzes procurement activity and creates receipts for purchase orders.
•Disbursal of funds and assists in the preparation of program area budget requests.
•Reviews accounts to ensure availability of funds before encumbrances and advises supervisor if account balance is not in agreement with State Auditor’s Office.
•Ensures all contractual obligations are fulfilled prior to depositing funds.
•Monitors flow of appropriated funds;
•Monitors verification and editing of ledger input to computerized accounting system for the specific program area;
•Recommends changes in accounting policies and methods and assists in developing accounting procedures

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.

What You'll Need for Success:

•Specialized knowledge of theories, principles and practices of public accounting;
•Specialized knowledge of federal and state laws, policies and procedures pertaining to government accounting and bookkeeping;
•Specialized knowledge of agency function and organization;
•Working knowledge of automated accounting systems;
•Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing;
•Ability to solve standard accounting problems;
•Ability to evaluate and recommend modifications to existing accounting policy and procedures;
•Ability to prepare and interpret financial statements and reports;
•Ability to assist in budget preparation;
•Ability to supervise, delegate and coordinate the activities of others;
•Ability to accurately perform arithmetic calculations.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
•This role does not serve as a team lead for an assigned work group