School and Community Nutrition Auditor_

Indianapolis

School and Community Nutrition Auditor

Date Posted: Jun 18, 2024

Requisition ID: 445421

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 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 Department of Education (IDOE):

The Indiana Department of Education provides innovative support to Indiana schools, teachers, students, and parents. We proactively work with educators, policymakers, business leaders, and community-based organizations to build student success. Our strategic priorities include:

+ Delivering quality, purposeful educational opportunities for each student

+ Elevating and supporting Indiana’s educators

+ Increasing partnerships and delivering aligned, effective, and efficient support

Salary:

This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $53,222. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.

Role Overview:

The School and Community Nutrition Auditor is the primary contact for sponsoring organizations with financial questions about the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Child Nutrition Programs in Indiana. You will ensure audit and financial compliance for School and Community Nutrition (SCN) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Sponsors.

Key outcomes for this role include:

+ Monitor sponsor compliance with applicable federal audit regulations and maintain records of audit compliance.

+ Assist sponsors with completing required financial documents for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).

+ Assist sponsors and organizations with financial management questions related to their operations.

+ Assist agency staff with program reviews of sponsors, sponsor approval, renewal, and training.

+ Help agency staff interpret financial statements from organizations and approve sponsor budgets and financial statements.

+ Participate in special projects.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

+ Travel to and conduct audit procedures and tests of governmental units’ financial statements on annual schedule.

+ Prepare reports presenting audit findings for submission to supervisor and agency.

+ Communicate with staff of governmental unit under audit concerning issues such as procedures, technical interpretations, and results of audit.

+ Track approvals for requisitions within assigned funds and grant funds.

+ Track approved request modifications to purchase orders to relieve encumbrances/pre-encumbrances in funds.

+ Create annual spending plan, biennial budget request and biweekly year-end forecasting.

+ Provide a fiscal/programmatic review of all contracts initiated, amended, or extended within funds.

+ Provide assistance to vendor inquiries with assistance from other fiscal staff.

+ Perform related duties as assigned.

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.

What You'll Need for Success:

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

+ Knowledge of basic principles of accounting such as the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) typically attained by baccalaureate degree in accounting or finance.

+ Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, facility personnel, and persons from various levels of government and management.

+ Knowledge of and ability to research Indiana Code relevant to job duties.

+ Travel is required to facilities and locations being audited. All travel will be within driving distance within the state of Indiana. Overnight stays will be required periodically.

+ Effective utilization of computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.

+ Dependability, attention to detail, good time management and multi-tasking skills.

+ Flexibility and adaptability to respond quickly to issues and needs.

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

+ Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.

+ Ability to accurately review, track and analyze financial data.

+ Ability to understand and write reports, data collection and reporting procedures.

+ Ability to analyze and interpret information pertaining to fiscal accounts, grants, records and financial reports.

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

+ 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 [email protected] .

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.

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