Field Examiner Date Posted: Jan 30, 2025 Requisition ID: 455760 Location: LaGrange, IN, US, 46761 Work for Indiana 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 State Board of Accounts (SBOA): The Indiana State Board of Accounts provides the citizens of Indiana with complete confidence in the integrity and financial accountability of state and local government. We also provide accurate and reliable information to the legislature and other interested parties. For more than 100 years, we have held government officials accountable to their constituents for financial reporting by following the Indiana Code when making decisions related to taxpayer dollars. Role Overview: The Field Examiner conducts complex financial and compliance audits or unique complex data assessments for the State Board of Accounts. You will be responsible for applying advanced accounting principles and auditing standards to plan, oversee, and perform audits of governments. You will report on the financial condition and compliance with state and federal laws and regulations as a result of your audit work. This position serves the Northeast Indiana region. Residency in the service area is highly preferred. A valid driver's license is required. You are reimbursed for mileage if you use a personal vehicle. Salary: This position starts at an annual salary of $53,222 with the opportunity for adjustment based on relevant experience and skill sets of the applicant. The agency utilizes three examiner classifications based on acquired competencies and demonstrated skill sets. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and work experience. A Day in the Life: The essential elements of the job duties: + Design and perform necessary audit procedures to examine assigned government units. + Serve as lead auditor on audit teams including taking responsibility for oversight and coordination of the work of other team members. + Prepare reports detailing audit findings on financial position and compliance. + Perform audits of federal funds received by governmental units. + Research statutes, local ordinances, and authoritative standards in preparation for audits. Consult with personnel of participating organizations to determine the adequacy of recording. + Ensure proper accounting and management policies are followed by elected and appointed public officials. + May serve as lead auditor on special projects such as election recounts as needed. + Assist, advise, and instruct elected and appointed public officials regarding statutory requirements, accounting applications, management practices, and agency audit positions. + Communicate, verbally and in writing, with various stakeholders in response to specific auditing concerns and audit results. + Provide on-the-job instruction & supervisory support to agency staff. 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. This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours that 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: Credentials: + Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related area + Substitution: A non-accounting Bachelor’s Degree will need a successful completion of an agency-required accounting examination to qualify. + Substitution: Academic training plus comparable work experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree where appropriate. Additional Qualifications: + At least Five (5) years of experience in Accounting or related areas. + Must attend required continuing professional education annually to keep abreast of changes in statutes and accounting theories and principles. + Thorough knowledge of all governmental and generally accepted accounting and auditing standards. + Ability to interpret, analyze, and record data and fiscal information to reach logical conclusions. + Ability to maintain confidentiality. + Ability to modify and/or design the audit plan procedures as a result of the review of the control structure at the audit site. + Ability to study and evaluate financial and managerial control structures for both manual and computer systems. + Effectively communicate both orally and in writing. + 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 benefits 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 recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting 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 accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov. 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. Current Employee? 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