Damage to State Property Claims Accountant
Date Posted: May 22, 2026
Requisition ID: 478188
Location:
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a 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.
About the Indiana Department of Transportation:
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves our state's quality of life, and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work/life balance. Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you.
Role Overview:
This position serves as a Damage to State Property Claims Accountant and is responsible for the timely billing and collecting of invoices due INDOT. This role is responsible for establishing claims with insurance companies and sending invoices to responsible drivers/insurance companies that are involved in a vehicle accident that damaged State property. In addition, this position will use several methods to collect open invoices, including making follow-up calls to insurance companies and individuals, creating and sending collection letters and preparing files to send to our 3rd party collection agencies. INDOT averages approximately 450 billings monthly, for an average of $800,000 billed monthly plus special billings, resulting in approximately $13 million billed annually.
Location:
This position is with INDOT's Central Office location.
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $37,648.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
Post transactions to appropriate ledgers and accounts.
Verify accuracy of all financial documents and records.
Reconcile accounts and subsidiary ledgers with the general ledger.
Prepare, correct, and adjust entries prior to closing accounts.
Prepare periodic financial reports such as balance sheets and income statements.
Ensure availability of funds before authorizing payment or submitting vouchers for payment to the State Auditor's Office for approval.
Prepare, edit, and verify electronic data processing entries and documents.
Recommend changes in accounting policies and assists in developing accounting procedures.
The job profile 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 with or without notice.
What You'll Need for Success:
Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:
Foundational knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of public accounting.
Foundational knowledge of agency function and organization.
Foundational knowledge of the federal and state laws, procedures, practices and policies of governmental accounting and bookkeeping.
Foundational knowledge of automated accounting systems.
Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing.
Ability to solve standard accounting problems.
Ability to evaluate and recommend modifications to existing accounting methods and procedures.
Ability to accurately perform arithmetic calculations.
Ability to prepare clear, accurate and concise reports.
Effective communication skills.
A degree is not required.
Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.
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
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) 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 and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
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. 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. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
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