Field Examiner

State of Indiana - Lafayette, IN

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Lafayette, IN

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Field Examiner position with the Indiana State Board of Accounts involves conducting audits of government units to ensure financial accountability and compliance with regulations. This role requires a combination of fieldwork and remote work, with responsibilities including leading audit teams, preparing detailed reports, and advising public officials on accounting practices. The position is ideal for individuals looking to make a significant impact on the financial integrity of state and local government operations.

Responsibilities

• Design and perform necessary audit procedures to examine assigned government units.
• Serve as lead auditor on audit teams, overseeing and coordinating 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 of 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 and supervisory support to agency staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related area.
• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Recent college graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Academic training plus comparable work experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree where appropriate.

Benefits

• 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.