Senior Program Accountant
Date Posted: Jun 17, 2026
Requisition ID: 479540
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 Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA):
The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) is a quasi-agency of the State of Indiana and is committed to serving the entire spectrum of housing, from homelessness to homeownership. Our charge is to provide housing opportunities, promote self-sufficiency, and strengthen communities, in order to build an Indiana with a sustainable quality of life for all Hoosiers in the community of their choice. To learn more about IHCDA visit us at: www.in.gov/ihcda.
Role Overview:
As a Senior Program Accountant you are responsible for core accounting functions, including recording incoming check deposits and online payments. Manages assigned federal programs by processing payments, supporting monthly reconciliations, and assisting with required reporting.
Some of the responsibility inclued:
Accountable for meeting goals/assignments, take appropriate steps when problems occur.
Attend trainings and certification courses assigned by leadership.
Provide insight into how budgets for various awards should be drawn down into IHCDA cash bank accounts.
Work with program staff for various federal and state programs to assist with budget setup and drawdowns.
Provide IHCDA staff with financial performance of programs.
Perform responsibilities efficiently and timely.
Ability to read and understand general ledgers.
Strong foundational math skills.
Strong problem-solving and coordination skills with the ability to resolve issues in a timely and collaborative manner.
Takes initiative and needs little supervision.
Ability to coach program accountants in projects or training.
Able to think logically and analytically.
Ability to prioritize and organize tasks/time and meet deadlines under pressure.
Oriented to high detail and accuracy.
Salary:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $60,000.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator (https://in.accessgov.com/spd/Forms/Page/spd/compensation-calculator/0) to view the total compensation package.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
Provide collaboration in all areas, including customer service, and professionalism.
Serve as a department subject matter expert for Program Accounting systems, providing support, training, and troubleshooting to new and existing staff.
Document and record cash transactions, as well as maintain, for certain programs, supplemental electronic and physical support for transaction tracking, audit verification and internal/external reporting.
Effectively perform functions of reviewing and payment of claims, trial balance analysis, checkbook balancing, journal entries for necessary entries, training, cross training into other programs evaluating performance, according to IHCDA/ GASB-GAAP practices.
Willing to assist other Program Accountants on the team and help streamline the Program Accounting department and its process.
Coordinate and participate in projects for the enhancement and improvement of IHCDA's Grants Management System.
Demonstrate strong programmatic and accounting skills, initiative and a good understanding of Federal programs administered.
Maintains IHCDA systems and spreadsheets related to the accurate record keeping and organization of information contained in Federal online draw systems such as IDIS, Eloccs, and PMS systems.
Create and update procedure manual for processing transactions.
Research regulatory and programmatic issues as needed.
Actively participates in the various Continuous Improvement activities at IHCDA.
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:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
4+ years of experience in accounts payable, trial balance reconciliation, and journal entry preparation.
Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable software required. Prefer experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP.
Demonstrates exceptional customer service behavior and positive attitude.
Experience with Federal and State Grants Management and draw systems.
Experience with Federal and State Grant Accounting and Budgeting on both the programmatic side and accounting side.
Knowledge and familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, policies and procedures in the state & federal grants environment.
Analyze budget plans to ensure funds sent down efficiently and in-line with terms and agreement of grant agreements and contracts.
Experience with accounts payable and receivable, as well as, financial analyses of award portfolios.
Understanding of general accounting principles for both government and non-governmental entities.
Leads the team during daily/weekly meetings in Program Accounting Manager's absence.
Demonstrates proficiency in computer skills, i.e., Teams, Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
Ability to work well as part of a team and independently.
Adaptable in the face of a changing work environment.
Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
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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