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State of Iowa - Executive Branch · 1 day ago

Accountant 3

Des Moines, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

The State of Iowa - Executive Branch is hiring an Accountant 3 for the Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS). The successful candidate will perform advanced-level accounting work to ensure the accuracy of IPERS’ investment records and will also provide professional advice on compliance with GASB and GAAP standards.

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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)

Company

State of Iowa - Executive Branch

If you’re looking for a work life of accomplishment, reward, and opportunity, you’ll discover Iowa State Government is just the place where there’s a rich and diverse population; where community, culture and differences matter; where exceptional work ethic, values and peace of mind all come together! The more you know about the State of Iowa, the more you’ll know it’s the right fit for you! There are 16 agencies in state government providing services to Iowans requiring specialized talent in agriculture, corrections, economic development, education, human services, natural resources, public health, public safety, revenue, transportation, veterans’ services and more.

Founded in 1965

Des Moines, Iowa, USA

10001+ employees