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Accounting Technician 3

Salary

$46,779.20 - $69,326.40 Annually

Location

Anamosa - 52205 - Jones County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-01433

Agency

250 Corrections - Prison Industries

Opening Date

12/01/2025

Closing Date

12/15/2025 11:59 PM Central

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Point of Contact

Ann Pollock at (319) 251-7236

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Job Description

A Position in the Iowa Department of Correction is more than a job.

It's a calling.

Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Iowans in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls.

Join us at Iowa Prison Industries as an Accounting Technician 3!

The Iowa Prison Industries is looking for a self-motivated, personable Accounting Technician 3 to add to their business office.

In this position you would be responsible for procuring correct materials, assist shop personnel, review requisitions and follow up with vendors.

You would also be responsible for the management of the fixed asset listing and customer invoicing timely and accurately.

This position must have knowledge of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, inventory, manufacturing materials management, production control and product costing as well as purchasing and procurement knowledge.

This position must have a knowledge of all branches, locations and functional areas of IPI.

Iowa Prison Industries is a multi-million dollar manufacturing company with a fully computerized and integrated inventory, materials management, cost accounting, purchasing and financial accounting system.

There are 15 diversified branches within Industries with over 3000 raw materials used in product manufacturing.

Sales totaled over $29 million dollars last year.

These branches are located in Anamosa, Ft Madison, Mitchellville, Newton, Rockwell City, Ft. Dodge and Des Moines.

There is also a sales office in Des Moines.

The diversity and number of the branches greatly increases the complexity of this position.

Iowa Prison Industries provides work and training programs for incarcerated individuals at several of the state’s institutions.

It is fully self-funded and receives no tax dollars.

Its mission statement is: A self-sufficient program that positively impacts participant lives, reduces recidivism, and provides valued products and services to our communities.

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federalRight to Worklaws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visitwww.e-verify.gov.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Graduation from high school or G.E.D equivalency and experience equal to five years of accounting work involving compilation, tabulation, examination, verification or recording of financial, statistical or related fiscal program data using elementary bookkeeping principles and practices;

OR

completion of a post-high school accounting curriculum from an accredited vocational, technical, business or community college, with at least twenty semester hours of accounting coursework;

OR

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

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting thirty semester hours of accredited post high school education in Business, Accounting or a closely related curriculum for each year of the required experience;

OR

employees withcurrentcontinuous service in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to one year of full-time work as an Accounting Technician 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/AccountingTechnician3-00294-90294.pdf) .

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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) .

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.

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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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Do you understand that the information provided on your application and resume must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your knowledge?

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.

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Have 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 seq

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

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

+ Less than five years of accounting work involving compilation, tabulation, examination, verification or recording of financial, statistical or related fiscal program data using elementary bookkeeping principles and practices

+ Five years or more of accounting work involving compilation, tabulation, examination, verification or recording of financial, statistical or related fiscal program data using elementary bookkeeping principles and practices

04

Have you completed a post-high school accounting curriculum from an accredited vocational, technical, business or community college, with at least twenty semester hours of accounting coursework?

+ Yes

+ No

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How many years do you have of a combination of high school/G.E.D. equivalency AND/OR experience in accounting work involving compilation, tabulation, examination, verification or recording of financial, statistical or related fiscal program data using elementary bookkeeping principles and practices?

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

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

+ Five years to less than nine years of the combined education and/or experience

+ Nine years or more of combined education and/or experience

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How many years do you have of a combination of post high school education in Business, Accounting or a closely related curriculum AND/OR experience in accounting work involving compilation, tabulation, examination, verification or recording of financial, statistical or related fiscal program data using elementary bookkeeping principles and practices? 30 semester hours equals one year of experience.

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

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

+ Five years or more of the combined 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 Technician 2 for the State of Iowa?

+ I am not a State of Iowa employee

+ I do not have any experience in the classification of Accounting Technician 2 for the State of Iowa

+ Less than 12 months of experience in the classification of Accounting Technician 2 for the State of Iowa

+ 12 months or more of experience in the classification of Accounting Technician 2 for the State of Iowa

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Employer

State of Iowa

Agency

250 Corrections - Prison Industries

Address

510 E 12th St

Des Moines, Iowa, 50316

Website

http://www.iaprisonind.com/

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