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Accountant (SCA 140132)

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Accountant (SCA 140132)

Salary

$52,936.00 - $83,678.40 Annually

Location

Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-00131

Agency

444 Judicial

Opening Date

07/17/2025

Closing Date

7/31/2025 11:59 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag

#LI-DNP

Point of Contact

[email protected]

To Apply

Candidates will need to submit a cover letter and resume. All applicants are subjected to a criminal background check. The Iowa Judicial Branch is an E-Verify employer.

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Job Description

The Iowa Judicial Branch has an opening for an Accountant to join our team!

To apply: Candidates must complete the NEOGOV application and submit a cover letter and resume in order to be considered for this position.

The pay range for this position is $25.45 - $40.23 per hour, paid on a bi-weekly basis of 80 hours per pay period. The starting pay is expected to be at the base of the pay range. Adjustments may be made if the successful applicant has relevant experience.

Summary

Performs advanced or complex accounting and disbursing transactions, maintaining accurate accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledgers for transactions and fiscal activity.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain, analyze, and reconcile accounting operations, including statements and ledger

activities, ensuring compliance with regulations. Scrutinize and investigate variances.

Record and reconcile financial transactions, ensuring all entries are accurate and up-to-date.

Prepare accurate and timely financial records and reports.

Complete analysis of Iowa Judicial Branch expenditures, monthly reports of operations,

quarterly allotments, financial statements, and statistics.

Ensure adherence to financial policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Maintain a

system of checks and controls to keep the IJB safe from financial fraud.

Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for efficient operations.

Liaison for internal and external stakeholders concerning activities, operations, and investigations for the financial section.

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of accounting and finance principles, laws, and best practices.

Technical knowledge in accounting, GAAP, tax requirements of government agencies, financial

reporting requirements, and general audit compliance and control procedures.

Familiarity with the Iowa Judicial Branch’s goals and objectives, various court procedures, legal

terminology, and legislative process.

Ability to secure confidential information.

Ability to use financial software and tools.

Customer service skills.

Effective listening and communication skills.

Problem-solving and analytical skills.

Attention to detail.

This position may be located remotely and is eligible for telework.

This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Judicial Branch . 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

The incumbent must meet the minimum requirements to qualify for the position.

+ High school diploma (or high school equivalency diploma).

+ Five years of experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping, auditing, or closely related experience.

Experience may be substituted with related education on the basis that successful completion of thirty (30) semester hours or academic equivalent equals one year of experience.

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Do 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 Iowa Judicial Branch.

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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Ace of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. S611 et seq?

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03

Please explain any gaps in your employment history?

04

Have you ever received a disciplinary suspension, been asked to resign, or discharged from a job? If yes please explain below.

05

What is your minimum salary requirement?

06

Your application for employment with the Iowa Judicial Branch will generally be treated as confidential under Iowa Code section 22.7(18). However, if you consent to allow Judicial to treat it as a public record per Iowa Code section 22.7(18)(a), please check "Yes, I consent" below.

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List any professional licenses you hold:

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Iowa Judicial Branch Employees ONLY: Have you completed the Iowa Judicial Branch LinkedIn Learning Leadership and Professional Development Certification?

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Employer

State of Iowa

Agency

444 Judicial

Address

Iowa Judicial Branch Building

1111 E Court Ave

Des Moines, Iowa, 50319

Website

http://www.iowacourts.gov/

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