Accountant 4

Company: Iowa Department of Administrative Services
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: February 16, 2020

Job Description:

Accountant 4PrintApplyAccountant 4Salary$65,145.60 - $100,318.40 AnnuallyLocationDes Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IAJob TypeFull-timeAgency309 Iowa Workforce DevelopmentJob Number20-02006Closing2/23/2020 11:59 PM CentralLinkedIn TagLI-DNPPoint of ContactBrenda Boten at brenda.boten@iwd.iowa.gov

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• QuestionsJob DescriptionThis is a non-merit position with the Accountant 4. The Iowa Workforce Development is looking to fill an Accountant 4 to assist the state.The successful candidate will supervisory duties include, but are not limited to, assignment of job responsibilities, oversight/ monitoring of activities, approving leave, taking appropriate corrective actions including disciplinary steps and time sheet approval. Prepares all performance reviews, hiring of staff, creating and updating PDQs as necessary. Reviews all federal reports prepared by bureau staff, approves all adjusting entries created, approves subcontractor requests for funding, establishes and approves all cost allocation methodology used by staff, approves and signs all financial monitoring reports prepared by staff from on-site monitoring reviews, especially in cases where there appears to be compliance issues. Works with the staff assigned to contract writing to ensure that the proper language is included in each contract.Serves as the main contact for the State Accounting System project and provides input as to what are the requirements Iowa Workforce Development needs in the new State Accounting System which includes but is not limited to: state and federal requirements. Participate in all planning meetings and prepare the Financial Management Bureau for implementation.Partners with Chief Financial Officer to plan for and direct the accounting functions of Financial Management Bureau. This includes but is not limited to: general accounting for assets, liabilities, income, and expenses, as well as the preparation of related financial reports.Directs the work of subordinates within the Financial Management Bureau. Oversight and monitoring of work completed by Financial Management Bureau Continuous review of processes and work-flows will be conducted to create efficiencies and to provide quality customer service. Maintains agency access as I3 Access administrator.Participate in the Agency's hiring process for all employees by reviewing and budgetary approval on all Hiring Justifications prior to their submission to DAS and DOM.Directs and monitors all financial audits of the Financial Management Bureau.Other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualification RequirementsGraduation from an accredited four year college or university with satisfactory completion of a minimum of twelve semester or equivalent hours in accounting coursework and four years 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; two years of which involved supervisory responsibility over a major functional accounting area similar in scope to that associated with an Accountant 3 with the State of Iowa;ORsubstituting one year of work experience in the above areas for each year of the minimum educational requirements (thirty semester or equivalent hours equals one year);ORany combination of qualifying post high school level education and experience which totals eight years; no substitution for the two years of major supervisory responsibilities;ORsubstituting graduate level coursework in accounting, business administration, or finance for each year of the required experience to a maximum of two years on the basis that satisfactory completion of 30 semester or equivalent hours of completed graduate level coursework is equivalent to one year of experience;ORCertified Public Accountants may qualify with three years of the required experience;ORemployees withcurrentcontinuous experience in the state classified service that includes the equivalent of twelve months of full-time experience as an Accountant 3 shall be considered as qualifying.For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description.Join Us!Whether it's caring for those in need, making highways safer, or improving agriculture production, the work that we do matters to the people of Iowa.We take our responsibilities and the public trust very seriously. We are committed to delivering the services that matter most to the people of Iowa. If you have the skills, the commitment and the desire to make a difference, then we invite you to explore the career opportunities available with the State of Iowa.CareerChoicesState government is one of the largest employers in Iowa, and also one of the most diverse. From state trooper to nurse to engineer, the state offers a wide variety of career opportunities.BenefitsThe state offers paid vacation, sick time and holidays, a defined benefit retirement plan, health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance along with flexible spending accounts. For more information, please visit the executive branch employee benefits website.The State of Iowa is committed to providing an outstanding employment experience. Check out thisBenefits Beyond the Paycheck brochure.01Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability?Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely.Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question.Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa.
  • Yes - I understand and agree.
  • No02PLEASE READ CAREFULLYHave you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. 611 et seq?
    • No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. 611 et seq
    • Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. 611 et seq03How many years do you have of a combination of post high school course work AND/OR full-time work experience in professional accounting, auditing, or tax preparation? 30 semester hours equals one year of full-time experience.
      • I do not have any of the required education and/or experience
      • I have less than two years of the required education and/or experience
      • I have two years to less than four years of the required education and/or experience
      • I have four years to less than six years of the required education and/or experience
      • I have six years or more of the required education and/or experience04Are you a current permanent State of Iowa employee - executive branch? IF YES - Do you have 12 months of full-time experience in the State of Iowa executive branch equal to 12 months of full-time work in professional accounting, auditing, and/or tax preparation?
        • I am not a current permanent State of Iowa employee - executive branch
        • Yes - I am a permanent State of Iowa employee - I have the 12 months of required work for the State of Iowa
        • I am a permanent State of Iowa employee but I DO NOT have the 12 months of required work for the State of Iowa05Are you a current permanent State of Iowa employee - executive branch? IF YES - Do you have 12 months of full-time work as a Revenue Examiner 1?
          • I am not a current permanent State of Iowa employee - executive branch
          • I am a current permanent State of Iowa employee - executive branch AND have 12 months of full-time work as a Revenue Examiner 1
          • I am a current permanent State of Iowa employee - executive branch. I DO NOT HAVE 12 months of full-time work as a Revenue Examiner 106Have you graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in any field? IF YES - Do you have experience equal to two years of full-time work in professional accounting, auditing, or tax preparation?
            • I have not graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in any field
            • I have graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in any field AND have experience equal to two years of full-time work in professional accounting, auditing, or tax preparation
            • I have graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in any field BUT DO NOT HAVE experience equal to two years of full-time work in professional accounting, auditing, or tax preparationRequired QuestionAgencyState of IowaAgency309 Iowa Workforce DevelopmentAddress1000 E Grand AveDes Moines, Iowa, 50319Websitehttps://www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/Apply

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