Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

The Iowa Department of Revenue’s Financial Services Division is seeking an Accountant 2 to join our Tax Accounting/Finance team.

The Financial Services Division ensures the accurate accounting of state revenue collection and departmental expenses, while collaborating with leadership to manage the Department’s budget effectively. Additionally, this division:

• Provides centralized accounting services for Lottery, Alcohol and Tax
• Coordinates department procurement for Liquor Operations
• Manages financial audits

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Reconciling and balancing multiple payment origins to their applicable tax revenue source using IDR Gentax financial and Iowa Advantage State accounting systems
• Processing bank reconciliations, adjustments, and returned items
• Processing internal and external transfer of funds, account payable billings, and internal travel reimbursements claims
• Assisting in the completion of the annual accrual and GAAP package processes
• Researching, resolving, and responding to all internal and external customer payment and refund transaction inquiries
• Overseeing the IDR warrant process including warrant refund reconciliation, tracking and processing outdated and warrant cancellation requests

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the following:

• Experience with I3 and/or Iowa Advantage State Accounting, Workday and Gen Tax (IMPACT) systems, Microsoft Excel and Access(SQL) databases
• Experience working in Governmental Accounting and Taxation
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Job Specific Competencies
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• Knowledge of professional accounting principles, theories, concepts and terms.
• Ability to classify accounting transactions, maintain and reconcile accounts, close accounts and prepare reports and statements
• Knowledge of the programs of the department for which accounting services are provided
• Displays a high level of initiative, effort, attention to detail and commitment by completing assignments efficiently with minimal supervision
• Works and communicates with all internal and external clients and customers providing polite, quality professional service

Employer Highlights
The Iowa Department of Revenue is a well‑respectful employer. We are focused on providing excellent customer service, while offering a wonderful team atmosphere, work‑life balance, free parking, and casual attire. We have a great total compensation package for all of our full‑time employees, including:

• Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS)
• Retirement Investors Club (RIC)
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays (9 days/year)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Long‑Term Disability Insurance

Questions?

The mission of the Iowa Department of Revenue is to serve Iowans and support the state government by collecting all taxes required by law, but no more. Our strength is driven endian by the skills, talents, and diversity of our people. We value and promote diversity and inclusion in every aspect of our business and at every level of our organization.

If you’re looking for a career with an organization that values its employees and customers, you’ve come to the right place.

Applicants must live within the State of Iowa to qualify for this position.

A background check, including a criminal history check, fingerprint.

Left and Iowa tax filing check, will be conducted on the final candidate.

Effective July 1, 2025, all Department of Revenue staff and their household will not be able to play any Iowa Lottery games.

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 federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization.

For more information, please visit www.e‑verify.gov.

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