Nutrition Finance Specialist

Work for IndianaBegin 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 supportSalary:This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $59,800. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.Role Overview:The Nutrition Finance Specialist is the primary division contact for the Child Nutrition Program. You will respond to questions from sponsoring Indiana organizations that participate in the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Child Nutrition Programs. Primarily, you will complete resource management reviews of school districts participating in the National School Lunch Program.A Day in the Life:The essential functions of this role are as follows:• Analyze and approve annual financial reports in CNPweb.• Be the primary point of contact for claims payment.• Assist program staff with sponsor payment issues.• Work with the Finance Department to create payment schedules.• Administer one-time exceptions and other late claiming processes.• Assist the Finance Department in completing new Vendor Registration and maintaining existing records.• Monitor missing claims and assist sponsoring organizations as needed.• Be the primary contact for (USDA) Equipment Grants.• Distribute funding allocations for equipment grant assistance.• Create guidelines for approved grant applications.• Enter approved grantees into the contract management system.• Track contract approvals and facilitate correspondence between contractors and grantees.• Track funding expenditures.• Send quarterly grant progress reports to USDA.• Approve Equipment Purchase Requests from School Food Authorities.• Process and submit FNS-10, FNS-44, and FNS-418 reports to USDA.• Be the primary reviewer of State Board of Account (SBOA) audit corrective action reviews• Track and notify sponsors to submit examples of implemented corrective actions• Review corrective actions.• Develop and lead training.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:Credentials:• Bachelor’s degree required. Degree preferred in a related field including food service management, business administration, public administration, and accounting, or• Four years of professional work experience in a related position and/or government program operations.• Practical knowledge of food procurement, purchasing, and distribution is a plus.Additional qualifications:• Extensive knowledge of USDA and state rules and regulations.• Considerable knowledge and experience with financial reporting and basic accounting skills.• Strong analytic skills.• Willing to travel occasionally in the state.• Training and Technology skills.• Excellent oral and written communication skills.• Excellent organizational skills.• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices.• Ability to use desktop software, including relational databases, and reporting software.• Ability to analyze and model business processes and workflow, and develop appropriate information resources.• Accuracy in data entry.• Accuracy with standard business math.Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:This role may serve as a team lead for an assigned work group.Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits 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 accessEqual 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 jobs@spd.IN.gov.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.