ACCOUNTANT 2

As an Accountant 2 you will

perform operating level professional accounting work involving the management and maintenance of diversified accounts as well as related work as required.

Duties:
Grant/Program Accounting

: Perform regular grant accounting of assigned grants to ensure adequate cash flow and provide current grant information to program managers. Assist program managers with periodic grant updates through meetings, emails, and reports.

Accounting Bureau Operations

: Assists the Accounting team in daily activities and customer service.

Claims, Recordkeeping and Reporting for Grants and Programs:
Prepare reports and comparative analysis as requested for use by Division Directors, the Accounting Bureau Chief and Program Managers. Provide interpretation, analyses and suggestions for problem resolution as necessary.

Payroll Distribution for Grant Related Activities:
Calculate cost related payroll activities and create CDE documents to properly allocate expenses. Monitor allocation amounts to ensure grant budget authority is not exceeded.

Budget:
Assist in the development of budget and grant financial budgets as requested.

Special Projects:
Periodically prepare special reports or assist on special projects as requested by the Bureau Chief.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with satisfactory completion of a minimum of twelve semester or equivalent hours in accounting 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.

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Additional Qualification Requirements

Post Close Date

10-Apr-2017

To Apply:
Submit a completed Iowa Department of Administrative Services – Human Resources Enterprise (DAS-HRE) application form by the closing date. To complete an electronic application form, click on “Apply for Job Vacancy(s)” button. You may also mail an application form to: Iowa Department of Administrative Services – Human Resources Enterprise, Hoover State Office Building, 1305 East Walnut, Des Moines, IA 50319-0150 or fax your application to (515) 281-7970.

In addition to applying through the Department of Administrative Services, please submit a cover letter and resume to Christina Ernst, HR Manager, IDALS Human Resource Bureau, Wallace Building, Des Moines, IA 50319; or fax 515-281-8503; or email

christina.ernst@iowaagriculture.gov

Point of contact for Applicant questions:
CHRISTINA ERNST; christina.ernst@iowaagriculture.gov