Accounting Clerk 1

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Accounting Clerk 1

Salary

$31,137.60 - $44,345.60 Annually

Location

Des Moines - 50313 - Polk County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

25-00773

Agency

625 Iowa Department of Revenue

Division

Financial Services Division

Opening Date

09/30/2024

Closing Date

10/10/2024 11:59 PM Central

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Point of Contact

Samantha Basar samantha.basar@iowa.gov

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Job Description

The Iowa Department of Revenue’s Financial Services Division is seeking anAccounting Clerk 1.

The Financial Services Division ensures the accurate accounting of state revenue collection and departmental expenses, while collaborating with leadership to manage the Department’s budget effectively.

In this position you will:

• Process account payables, follow internal procedures for invoice payments, and reconcile all accounts and resolve billing discrepancies

• Process employee travel payments in Iowa Advantage and Workday systems and distribute to personnel to include on-line approval and P-card travel documentation.

• Process cash receipts for licensing, liquor, and tax EFT and checks; liquor penalties; tobacco penalties

• Manage Accounting in-box for all correspondence from the public

• Route communication to appropriate accounting and other personnel

Preference will be given to candidates with the following:

• Experience with one or more systems: Iowa Advantage/I/3, data warehouse, IMPACT

• Knowledge in reconciling accounts with several payment origins

• Utilizes strong attention to detail and takes initiative on assignments

• Prior customer service and multi-tasking experience

Job Specific Competencies:

• Knowledge of clerical accounting methods, forms and techniques as learned on the job

• Knowledge of accounting codes, classifications and terminology pertinent to clerical accounting operations

• Works and communicates with internal and external clients and customers to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, and cooperative manner

• Ability to maintain financial records and prepare clerical accounting reports and statements.

Employer Highlights:

The Iowa Department of Revenue is a well-respected employer. We are focused on providing excellent customer service, while offering a wonderful team atmosphere, work-life balance, free parking, and casual attire. We offer a flexible working environment and opportunities to work from home with the ability to work from anywhere in the State of Iowa as long as it is your primary residence. We have a great total compensation package for all of our full-time employees, including:

• Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS)

• Retirement Investors Club (RIC)

• Flexible Working Environment- Work from Home Opportunities

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Vacation Leave

• Sick Leave

• Paid Holidays (9 days/year)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Life Insurance

• Long-Term Disability Insurance

The mission of the Iowa Department of Revenue is to serve Iowans through the responsible collection and generation of revenue to support the public good. If you’re looking for a career with an organization that values its employees and customers, you’ve come to the right place.

Applicants must live within the State of Iowa to qualify for this position.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalency and one year of clerical experience which involved the compilation, tabulation, verification, recording or examination of financial, statistical or related numerical information;

OR

the 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

an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of employment in clerical office work for each year of the required education;

OR

substituting the successful completion of thirty semester hours or the academic equivalent in a post high school Business, Accounting or closely related curriculum for each year of the required experience;

OR

any equivalent combination of qualifying education and/or experience.

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/AccountingClerk1-00305.pdf)

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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.

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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) .

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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.

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Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

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  Have you graduated from high school or G.E.D. equivalency? IF YES - How many years do you have of clerical accounting experience which involved the compilation, tabulation, examination, verification or recording of financial, statistical or related fiscal program using elementary bookkeeping principles and practices?

• I have not graduated from high school or G.E.D. equivalency

• Less than one year of the identified experience

• One year or more of the identified experience

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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?

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  00306MQ - How many years do you have of a combination of post high school Business, Accounting or closely related curriculum AND/OR clerical accounting experience which involved the compilation, tabulation, examination, verification or recording of financial, statistical or related fiscal data using elementary bookkeeping principles and practices? Thirty semester hours equals one year of experience.

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• Less than one year of the combined education and/or experience

• One year or more of the combined education and/or experience

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Agency

State of Iowa

Agency

625 Iowa Department of Revenue

Address

Hoover State Office Building, 4th Floor

1305 E Walnut St

Des Moines, Iowa, 50319

Website

https://revenue.iowa.gov

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