Budget Field Representative

Date Posted: Jul 3, 2024

Requisition ID: 445964

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46202

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 Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF):

The Department of Local Government Finance is responsible for ensuring property tax assessment and local government budgeting are carried out in accordance with Indiana law. The Department is charged with publishing property tax assessment rules and annually reviewing and approving the tax rates and levies of every political subdivision in the state, including all counties, cities, towns, townships, school corporations, libraries, and other entities with tax levy authority.  

Role Overview

The Budget Field Representative provides direct, frequent assistance to local government officials in preparing their annual budgets and securing compliance with the applicable laws and rules related to establishing and reviewing local government budgets, tax rates, and levies.

Salary Statement:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $59,800.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Provide training to local government officials on budget procedures, debt procedures, additional appropriation process, establishment of cumulative funds, excessive levy appeals and other matters concerning local government finance.

• Compile financial and historical data for the preparation of budget reviews including projected revenues, review annual financial reports, and ledger reports.

• Coordinate with local officials to ensure timely reporting of various information and reports related to debt, TIF districts configuration, assessed values, and budgets.

• Assist Budget Division Director in the development of manuals and training programs for local officials.

• Must be able to quickly comprehend and administer changes in the law, rules, and regulations governing local government taxing, financing, and budgeting. This may include developing and providing training for local government officials.

• Prepare, evaluate, and maintain administrative reports, policies, and procedures for different program areas.

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:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance or related field, or equivalent experience in local government finance, budgeting, taxation or related.

• Effective communication skills.

• Ability to convey complex concepts in understandable terms.

• Knowledge of appraisal and accounting principles, theories, practices, and procedures.

• Strong understanding of accounting procedures and the Indiana statutes that pertain to property tax administration.

• Effective problem-solving skills.

• Good working knowledge of local government functions surrounding the property tax system.

• General knowledge of Indiana Code Titles 36, 8, 21, 20 and 6.

• Ability to promote understanding and cooperation between the State of Indiana, local government officials, taxpayers and community leaders.

• Ability to work with limited direct supervision and the ability to work independently to achieve good workflow and timely completion of assignments.

• Working knowledge of computers, spreadsheets and word processing programs.

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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