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NEOGOV · 11 hours ago

Accountant 3

Des Moines - 50321 - Polk County, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$62K/yr - $97K/yr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking an Accountant 3 to join the Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS). The successful candidate will perform advanced-level accounting work to ensure the accuracy of IPERS’ investment records, including preparing cash forecasts, verifying recorded activity, and acting as a liaison for auditing processes.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Prepare the cash forecast to assist IPERS’ Investment Division in making investment and cash balancing decisions

Verify activity recorded by the custodial bank with internal records and investment manager reporting

Document, research, and resolve discrepancies

Ensure general ledger portfolio balances agree to the custodial bank’s monthly financial reporting package

Serve as the primary contact for the Auditor of the State of Iowa and IPERS’ Internal Auditor for questions regarding investment transactions and reporting

Perform monthly, quarterly and year-end close processes

Analyze quarterly and annual audited private investment fund financial statements and capital account statements and verify the allocation of fund assets to IPERS’ general ledger balances

Prepare investment-related information for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)

Research investment accounting issues and provide professional advice to IPERS staff regarding GASB and GAAP compliance

Review accounting processes and provide guidance in improving efficiency and accuracy of accounting tasks

Act as a liaison between IPERS’ Finance Division and Investment Division, external portfolio managers, the custodial bank and external auditors regarding the application of accounting and financial reporting related to IPERS’ investments

Qualification

GASB standardsGAAP reportingInvestment accountingAccounting experienceResearch skillsProcess improvementCommunication skills

Required

Graduation from an accredited college or university with twelve semester hours in accounting course work and experience equal to thirty months of responsible full-time work in accounting, accounts examination or verification, budgeting or closely related fiscal work with a governmental agency, public accounting firm, or private industry

An equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one year of the required experience for each year of the required education to a maximum of four years

An equivalent combination of education and experience substituting thirty semester hours of graduate level course work in accounting, business administration or finance for each year of the required experience to a maximum substitution of sixty hours

Certified Public Accountants will qualify with eighteen months of the required experience

Employees with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to nine months of full-time work as an Accountant 2

Preferred

Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) reporting requirements

Benefits

Health, Dental, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance – Insurance begins on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

Paid time off – separate vacation and sick leave – accruals begin on day one.

Paid holidays (nine per year)

Flex Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)

Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (IPERS)

Voluntary Retirement Plan (Retirement Investors Club)

Professional Development: Elevate your career with continuous learning opportunities. We support your growth through training programs, workshops, and tuition reimbursement.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): We care about your well-being beyond the workplace. Access confidential counseling, resources, and support through our Employee Assistance Program.

Diversity and Inclusion: Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces all backgrounds and perspectives.