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Accounting Clerk 2

Salary

$35,256.00 - $51,334.40 Annually

Location

Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

25-03348

Agency

005 Department of Administrative Services

Opening Date

06/03/2025

Closing Date

6/15/2025 11:59 PM Central

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Job Description

Do you consider yourself a detail-oriented person? State Accounting Enterprise (SAE) is seeking a highly motivated team member able to focus on daily schedules and customer service. Responsibilities include various support tasks including demonstrating strong customer service skills.

What You’ll Do

As the first point of contact for the State Accounting Enterprise, you will manage the front desk and serve as the welcoming face and voice of the team. Your role will include:

+ Greeting visitors and assisting walk-in customers at the Hoover Building.

+ Answering, routing, and responding to incoming phone calls and emails with professionalism and efficiency.

+ Managing daily mail operations, including twice-daily pickup and drop-off from the Hoover mailroom, and adjusting priorities based on volume and time of year.

+ Assisting customers with building entry as needed.

+ Maintain adequate office supply inventory and coordinate with the Administrative Assistant for order fulfillment.

+ Receive and distribute supplies and deliveries across the unit.

+ Monitor and coordinate maintenance of office equipment including copiers, printers, and fax machines.

+ Support other administrative and accounting tasks as assigned.

You’ll also play a key role in the document approval process by:

+ Reviewing and classifying incoming payment claims and accounting transactions.

+ Applying final approvals to a variety of financial documents such as internal transfers, expense/revenue corrections, and payment vouchers.

+ Identifying and prioritizing time-sensitive items to help the State meet critical deadlines and discount windows.

+ Preparing and processing items such as cancelled warrants and stop payments.

Tools You’ll Use

+ Daily use of Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and the State’s ERP system.

+ 10-key keypad to assist in claim reconciliation.

+ File management systems for retrieving, organizing, and archiving accounting documents.

What We’re Looking For

+ Sound understanding of accounting transactions including debits, credits, and the approval workflow.

+ Comfortable in working within an ERP system and understands electronic data processing applications.

+ Understanding of or can learn the State Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual.

+ Excellent attention to detail and the ability to stick to structured daily schedules.

+ Ability to provide a high level of customer service with a welcoming and helpful attitude.

Benefits:

At the State of Iowa, we are committed to your well-being. As a valued team member, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

+ Paid Time Off: Enjoy vacation with accruals that rollover on a yearly basis, sick leave with no limits on accrual and 9 paid holidays per year.

+ Great Benefits: Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options.

+ Retirement Plan: IPERS Retirement package and an option for a deferred compensation plan.

+ Flexibility: Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care).

+ Life Insurance: Free Life Insurance.

+ Support: Employee Assistance Programs and Employee Discount Programs.

To learn more about the benefits of working with the State of Iowa, visit ourbenefits webpage. (https://iowa.attract.neogov.com/recruitment/p/benefits)

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalency and two years of 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;

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;

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 or experience;

OR

employees with currentcontinuous experience in the state executive branch that includes the equivalent of twelve months of full-time work as an Accounting Clerk 1 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/AccountingClerk2-00306.pdf) .

Why Choose the State of Iowa?

At the heart of our commitment to excellence is a dedication to our most valuable asset – our employees. Discover the outstanding benefits that set us apart as an employer of choice.

Our Robust Benefits Package Includes:

Competitive Compensation:

Enjoy a competitive salary that reflects directly on your skills and expertise.

Keep in mind, your wage is just one part of your total compensation. Unlock the complete value of your employment with the State of Iowa by using our user-friendlyTotal Compensation Calculator (https://das.iowa.gov/media/3773/download?inline) .Gain insights into your comprehensive annual compensation, including salary and State-provided benefits.

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.

Join Us - Elevate Your Career:

Ready to elevate your career with the State of Iowa?Click here (https://iowa.attract.neogov.com/recruitment/p/benefits) to explore more about our unparalleled benefits and discover what makes us unique. Your success is our priority!

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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 data using elementary bookkeeping principles and practices?

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

+ Less than two years of the experience identified

+ Two years or more of the experience identified

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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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How many years do you have of a combination of high school/G.E.D. equivalency education 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?

+ Less than 6 six years of the combined education and/or experience

+ Six years or more of the combined education and/or experience

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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.

+ I do not have any of the education and/or experience

+ Less than two years of the combined education and/or experience

+ Two years or more of the combined education and/or experience

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Do you have a combination of qualifying experience as listed above education and/or experience?

+ Yes I have a combination of qualifying experience as listed above education and/or experience

+ No, I do not have a combination of qualifying experience as listed above education and/or experience

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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 Clerk 1 for the State of Iowa?

+ I am not a current State of Iowa employee

+ I do not have any experience in the classification of Accounting Clerk 1

+ Less than 12 months of experience in the classification of Accounting Clerk 1 for the State of Iowa

+ 12 months or more of experience in the classification of Accounting Clerk 1 for the State of Iowa

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Employer

State of Iowa

Agency

005 Department of Administrative Services

Address

Hoover State Office Building

1305 E Walnut St

Des Moines, Iowa, 50319

Website

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