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State of Iowa - Executive Branch · 22 hours ago

Accountant 2

Des Moines, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

The Iowa Department of Revenue’s Financial Services Division is seeking an Accountant 2 to join their Tax Accounting/Finance team. This role involves ensuring accurate accounting of state revenue collection and departmental expenses while managing the department’s budget effectively.

AssociationConsultingNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Reconciling and balancing multiple payment origins to their applicable tax revenue source using IDR Gentax financial and Iowa Advantage State accounting systems

Processing bank reconciliations, adjustments, and returned items

Processing internal and external transfer of funds, account payable billings, and internal travel reimbursements claims

Assisting in the completion of the annual accrual and GAAP package processes

Researching, resolving, and responding to all internal and external customer payment and refund transaction inquiries

Overseeing the IDR warrant process including warrant refund reconciliation, tracking and processing outdated and warrant cancellation requests

Qualification

Iowa Advantage AccountingGenTax (IMPACT)Accounting PrinciplesWorkdayMicrosoft ExcelGovernmental AccountingCustomer ServiceAttention to DetailInitiativeCommunication Skills

Required

Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a minimum of twelve semester hours (or its equivalent) in accounting, business administration or finance; course work and eighteen months of responsible experience in accounting, accounts examination or verification, budgeting or closely related fiscal experience with a governmental agency, public accounting firm, or private industry

Substitution of work experience in the public or private sector which entailed accounting, auditing, budgeting, assessment or computation of taxes, or closely related financial functions (e.g., treasurer, comptroller, accountant, auditor, budget analyst, etc.) on a year-for-year basis for the required education (thirty semester or equivalent hours equal one year)

Substitution of successful completion of a post-high school vocational/technical, business college, or area community college curriculum in accounting which included concentrated course work equivalent to twenty semester hours (or more) in accounting for the required education

Any combination of qualifying post high school level education and experience which totals five and one-half years

Employees with current continuous experience in the state service that includes the equivalent of six months of full-time experience as an Accounting Technician 2 shall be considered as qualifying

Substituting graduate level course work in accounting, business administration, or finance for each year of the required experience on the basis that satisfactory completion of 30 semester or equivalent hours of graduate level course work is equivalent to one year of experience

Employees with current continuous experience in the state service that includes the equivalent of eighteen months of full-time experience as an Accounting Technician 1 shall be considered as qualifying

Certified Public Accountants may qualify with six months of the required experience

Employees with current continuous experience in the state classified service that includes the equivalent of twelve months of full-time experience as an Accountant/Auditor 1, six months of full-time experience as an Accounting Technician 3, or twenty-four months of full-time experience as an Accounting Technician 2 shall be considered as qualifying

Preferred

Experience with I3 and/or Iowa Advantage State Accounting, Workday and GenTax (IMPACT) systems, Microsoft Excel and Access(SQL) databases

Experience working in Governmental Accounting and Taxation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Benefits

Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS)

Retirement Investors Club (RIC)

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Paid Holidays (9 days/year)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

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