Accounting Manager

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　　Accounting Manager

　　Salary

　　$59,321.60 - $92,040.00 Annually

　　Location

　　Des Moines - 50315 - Polk County, IA

　　Job Type

　　Full-time

　　Job Number

　　24-02439

　　Agency

　　270 - Iowa Finance Authority

　　Opening Date

　　01/23/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/4/2024 11:59 PM Central

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　　Point of Contact

　　Brooke Parziale [email protected]

　　To Apply

　　To Apply: Submit an application, resume, and cover letter at jobs.iowa.gov by the position closing date of February 4, 2024.

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　　Job Description

　　The Iowa Finance Authority is searching for an outstanding and motivated professional to join our Accounting Team as our Accounting Manager.

　　Our Accounting Manager will safeguard the assets of our programs and ensure that transactions are properly recorded. They provide analysis of financial results to management and stakeholders and work to provide outstanding customer service. This position will provide accounting services to our State Revolving Fund team/program.

　　General duties:

　　Accounting Managers provide financial leadership for one or more of the agency’s major programs; safeguard the agency’s assets; prepare financial statements in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidance; and assist program managers with analysis of financial results.

　　Evaluate and maintain effective internal controls

　　Prepare journal entries

　　Account reconciliations

　　Accounts receivable management

　　Bank reconciliations

　　Maintaining policy & procedure manuals

　　Grant management

　　Support the agency’s annual independent audit

　　Loan servicing

　　Implementation of new GASB standards

　　Budgeting

　　Debt service management

　　Iowa Finance Authority Core Values:

　　INNOVATIVE- We inspire people with our ideas, turn those ideas into reality and know how to replicate success.

　　MISSION ORIENTED - We keep a constant focus on the Iowans our programs benefit.

　　PURPOSEFUL - We nurture a culture of outstanding work, collaboration and diligence.

　　ACCOUNTABLE– We accept responsibility, are trustworthy in our commitments, respectful to one another, and transparent in our actions.

　　CUSTOMER SERVICE FOCUS – We are courteous, responsive and respectful and serve as a reliable resource for our clients and constituents.

　　THOUGHT LEADERS – We are imaginative visionaries who find creative ways to reveal opportunities and leverage data to help drive decisions.

　　The Accounting Manager position is a non-merit contract covered position that is classified by the State of Iowa as an Accountant 3.

　　As an employee of the Iowa Finance Authority you are a State of Iowa employee and eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following and more:

　　Insurance – Health, Dental, Life and Long Term Disability

　　IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System)

　　Leave – Sick, Vacation, Family and Military Leave

　　To learn more about benefits available to State of Iowa employees visit thebenefits (https://das.iowa.gov/human-resources/benefits-glance) web page.

　　Applicant must pass a comprehensive background check before an offer for employment will be extended.

　　An EEO/AA Employer

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　　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 visitwww.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

　　This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Department of Public Health. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section.

　　Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise

　　Minimum Qualification Requirements

　　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;

　　OR

　　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;

　　OR

　　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;

　　OR

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

　　OR

　　employees withcurrentcontinuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to nine months of full-time work. as an Accountant 2.

　　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/Accountant3-00312-90312.pdf)

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　　Our Robust Benefits Package Includes:

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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.

　　Diversity and Inclusion:

　　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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　　270 - Iowa Finance Authority

　　Address

　　1963 Bell Ave

　　Suite 200

　　Des Moines, Iowa, 50315

　　Website

　　https://www.iowafinance.com/

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