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Iowa Department of Administrative Services Accountant 2 in Des Moines, Iowa
Accountant 2
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Accountant 2
Salary
$51,750.40 - $78,624.00 Annually
Location
Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
25-01256
Agency
309 Iowa Workforce Development
Opening Date
11/12/2024
Closing Date
11/27/2024 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag
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Point of Contact
Garry Waldon - garry.waldon@iwd.iowa.gov
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Job Description
Iowa Workforce Development is seeking to hire an Accountant 2 in our Accounting and Finance Division at our 1000 E Grand Ave, office in Des Moines, IA.
Overview
Prepare documents for cash and wire transfer receipts to move funds between accounts and process refunds. Perform journey level professional accounting work and coordinate accounting activities with deposits, collections, adjustment units, call center, investigations and recoveries, and data processing.
Description of Work:
Accountant 2 will prepare Unemployment Insurance (UI) payroll to go to Department of Administrative Services (DAS)-State Accounting Enterprise (SAE). Prepare daily Internal electronic transfer (IET) for child support payments and calculate, pay, and analyze federal and state withholding. Journal UI payroll to proper funds. Responsible for reconciliation and fund analysis and serve as a backup to prepare daily reports detailing the activity of the Trust Fund.
In this role you will perform journey level professional accounting work. Coordinate and maintain the UI tax accounting system as it relates to the unemployment insurance trust fund. Responsible for the review and maintenance of journals, subsidiary accounts, and ledgers. Analyze activities and performance of compliance with federal and state standards. Submit recommendations for problem resolution and reconcile all accounts used in the fund with DAS, State Treasurer's office, US Treasury and the employer's balance account.
The successful candidate will coordinate the accounting activities with those of the deposit, collections, adjustment units, call center, investigations and recoveries, and data processing section. Provide advice and guidance to coworkers in the resolution of accounting problems and answer inquiries from other section personnel concerning accounting procedures and policies. Post receipts and benefits to journals. Reconcile journals to DAS accounts daily. Correspond with State Treasurer's office regarding variances between Treasurer's records and IWD's. Verify overpayment refunds with computer reports daily. Post refunds to appropriate journals. Distribute vendor and income tax offset recoveries to correct accounts and post. Summarize journals monthly for Federal and State reporting.
Prepare documents for cash and wire transfer receipts (CR's) and to move funds between accounts as necessary using the Iowa Advantage system. Deposit refunds to State Treasurer's office. Complete returned item documents; route bank and employer/claimant records for correction. Prepare manual distribution (MD's) to transfer funds to the Trust Fund for unemployment insurance contributions, Reed Act, and Federal withholding taxes. Order funds electronically from the US Treasury for benefit payments, and transfer funds electronically to pay other states combined wage billings.
Control distribution and reconciliation of receipt books issued to all field auditors, fraud investigators, and local offices. Review date returned and overpayment database files to ensure that all receipts have been posted. Assist investigators in researching receipts when a question regarding payment arises.
Review work of Accounting Tech 2 and develop recommendations for modifications and revisions of tax accounting procedures. Implement new procedures when approved and prepare written instruction manuals for procedures relating to accounting and reporting.
Other duties as assigned.
Agency Overview
Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) is a state agency committed to providing employment services for individual job seekers and to connecting employers to available workers through our IowaWORKS partnership.
IWD continually strives to improve processes and align the organization to provide effective, demand-driven products and services. IWD staff in Des Moines consists of administrative services, disability determination services, information technology, labor market information, unemployment insurance services, vocational rehabilitation services, and workforce services. The agency also maintains a statewide delivery system for IowaWORKSOffices where both employers and job seekers can receive workforce assistance.
Benefits
Joining the IWD team and becoming a State of Iowa employee comes with a range of valuable benefits, including:
Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance.
Generous paid time off, including nine paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave with no cap on sick leave accrual.
Prepare for the future with the IPERS retirement package, as well as an additional optional deferred compensation retirement plan.
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
Free Life and Long-term Disability Insurance with the option of purchasing additional coverage.
Employee Assistance Programs and Discount Programs for support.
Clickhere (https://das.iowa.gov/state-employees/human-resources/employee-benefits-programs/employee-benefits-overview) to learn more about all of the amazing benefits the State of Iowa offers.
If you’re looking for a career with a well-respected organization that values its employees and customers, you’ve come to the right place!
Hours of work: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.
Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.e-verify.gov.
No applicant seeking employment with the Iowa Department of Workforce Development can have a current, ongoing overpayment balance with Iowa Workforce Development without a payment plan in place.?Selected positions will be subject to a criminal background check.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
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;
OR
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);
OR
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;
OR
any combination of qualifying post high school level education and experience which totals five and one-half years;
OR
employees withcurrent 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;
OR
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;
OR
employees withcurrent 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;
OR
Certified Public Accountants may qualify with six months of the required experience;
OR
employees withcurrentcontinuous 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.
For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description. (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClassDescriptions/Accountant2-00311.pdf)
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Health and Wellness:
Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Enjoy the peace of mind knowing that the State of Iowa covers 90% of the premiums, providing you and your loved ones with excellent coverage at a remarkably low cost.
Retirement Planning:
We are proud to offer the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS). A defined benefit plan, IPERS benefits are guaranteed for life, meaning once you retire, you will receive the same monthly benefit for the remainder of your life (once vested). We invest in your long-term financial well-being, so you can retire with peace of mind.Click here to learn more about IPERS (https://ipers.org/members) .
Paid Time Off:
Life is unpredictable, and at the State of Iowa, we understand the importance of work-life balance. Our leave policies, including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave with unlimited accrual, ensure you have the flexibility you need for personal and family matters.
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.
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Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces all backgrounds and perspectives. We believe diversity is a strength that drives innovation.
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Have you graduated 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? IF YES - How many months of experience do you have in accounting, accounts examination or verification, budgeting or closely related fiscal experience with a governmental agency, public accounting firm, or private industry?
I have not graduated 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
Less than 18 months of experience in accounting, accounts examination or verification, budgeting or closely related fiscal experience with a governmental agency, public accounting firm, or private industry
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Do you have four years of a combination of post high school education AND/OR 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.)? 30 semester hours equals one year of the required experience. IF YES - How many years of ADDITIONAL experience do you have in accounting, accounts examination or verification, budgeting or closely related fiscal experience with a governmental agency, public accounting firm, or private industry? Applicants must use ADDITIONAL experience than was used on the first part of this question.
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Have you successfully completed 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? IF YES - How many years of experience do you have in n accounting, accounts examination or verification, budgeting or closely related fiscal experience with a governmental agency, public accounting firm, or private industry?
I have not successfully completed 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
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One and a half years or more of experience in the identified areas
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I do not have any of the combined education and/or experience
Less than one year and a half of the combined education and/or experience
One year and a half or more of the combined education and/or experience
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Are you a current State of Iowa employee (executive branch)? IF YES - How many years of experience do you have in the classification of Accounting Technician 1 for the State of Iowa?
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I do not any experience in the classification of Accounting Technician 1 for the State of Iowa
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Are you a Certified Public Accountant? IF YES - How many months of experience do you have in accounting, accounts examination or verification, budgeting or closely related fiscal experience with a governmental agency, public accounting firm, or private industry?
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Are you a current State of Iowa employee (executive branch)? IF YES - How many months of experience do you have in the classification of Accountant/Auditor 1 for the State of Iowa?
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I do not have any experience in the classification of Accountant/Auditor 1 for the State of Iowa
Less than 12 months of experience in the classification of Accountant/Auditor 1 for the State of Iowa
12 months or more of experience in the classification of Accountant/Auditor 1 for the State of Iowa
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Are you a current State of Iowa employee (executive branch)? IF YES - How many months of experience do you have in the classification of Accounting Technician 2?
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How many years do you have of a combination of post high school education and/or experience in accounting, accounts examination or verification, budgeting or closely related fiscal experience with a governmental agency, public accounting firm, or private industry? 30 semester hours equals one year of experience.
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Less than five and a half years of the combined education and/or experience
Five and a half years or more of the combined education and/or experience
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Agency
State of Iowa
Agency
309 Iowa Workforce Development
Address
1000 E Grand Ave
Des Moines, Iowa, 50319
Website
https://www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/
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