Field Examiner (SE Indiana)

The Indiana State Board of Accounts is dedicated to providing the citizens of the State of Indiana with complete confidence in the integrity and financial accountability of state and local government. The Indiana State Board of Accounts is committed to providing the legislature and other interested parties with accurate and reliable information, and the key factors in achieving this commitment are the competency and professionalism of our staff. The Board of Accounts, for more than 100 years, has been holding government officials accountable to their constituents for financial reporting and following the Indiana Code when making any type of decision that relates to taxpayer dollars. Hiring for multiple locations. 

Where you will work:

Field Examiners work from home as well as in field offices within their assigned district; therefore, a valid driver's license is required.

Salary:

The salary is based on the job classification level. The starting examiner salary for a Field Examiner 3 is $53,222 but may be commensurate with work experience and education level.

Qualifications:

You must meet the following requirement to be considered for employment:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related area
• Substitution: A non-Accounting Bachelor’s Degree will need a successful completion of agency required accounting examination to qualify.
• Substitution: Academic training plus comparable work experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree where appropriate.
• 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.