Accountant, Financial Reporting, Tax Accountant

Position Summary

The Iowa Department of Revenue’s Financial Services Division is seeking an Accountant 2 to join our Tax Accounting/Finance team. The Division ensures accurate accounting of state revenue collection and departmental expenses while collaborating with leadership to manage the department’s budget effectively.

• Reconcile and balance multiple payment origins to their applicable tax revenue source using IDR Gentax financial and Iowa Advantage State accounting systems.
• Process bank reconciliations, adjustments, and returned items.
• Process internal and external transfer of funds, account payable billings, and internal travel reimbursement claims.
• Assist in the completion of the annual accrual and GAAP package processes.
• Research, resolve, and respond to all internal and external customer payment and refund transaction inquiries.
• Oversee the IDR warrant process including warrant refund reconciliation, tracking and processing outdated and warrant cancellation requests.

• 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.

• 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.

The Iowa Department of Revenue is a well-respected employer. We focus on providing excellent customer service, offering a wonderful team atmosphere, work‑life balance, free parking, and casual attire. We provide a comprehensive benefits package:

• 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

Applicants must live within the State of Iowa to qualify for this position. A background check, including a criminal history check, fingerprint, and Iowa tax filing check, will be conducted on the final candidate. Effective July 1, 2025, all Department of Revenue staff and their households will not be able to play any Iowa Lottery games.

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Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a minimum of twelve semester hours (or equivalent) in accounting, business administration or finance; coursework and eighteen months 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; or substitution of equivalent work experience as described in the detailed qualification list.

Experience substitution details: graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a minimum of twelve semester hours (or its equivalent) in accounting, business administration or finance; course work and eighteen months 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; substitution of work experience in the public or private sector that entailed accounting, auditing, budgeting, assessment or computation of taxes;

substitution of successful completion of a post‑high school…