Accounting Technician 3

Accounting Technician 3

Iowa DOT's Mission is Making Lives Better Through Transportation. To accomplish our Mission, the person selected for this position will demonstrate actions and behaviors guided by the Iowa DOT's five CORE values: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception.

Shift: Monday Friday 8:00 am -4:30 pm Flex schedule available. Location: Ames, IA 50010

Are you a detail oriented and customer focused individual? Our Team has an immediate opening for an Accounting Technician 3 on our Team! We offer a collaborative workspace to encourage teamwork and good communication. If you are looking to make lives better, be a part of a supportive, engaging team and provide excellent customer service this may be the position for you!

In this role, you will:

• Audit, reconcile, deposit and report on financial transactions
• Ensure revenue activities of our business units are compliant with required and best accounting practices
• Review, research and adjust funding transactions and discrepancies
• Process financial transactions following DOT policies and State of Iowa laws
• Assist customers internal and external, with accounts receivable based questions

As a State of Iowa employee, you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance
• Insurance benefits start the first month following 30 days of employment and costs can be reviewed here.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year.
• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match
• Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.
• Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial).

We encourage you to view more about the State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website!

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Iowa DOT complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the EEO & ADA Officer at View phone number on click.appcast.io or via email at View email address on click.appcast.io.

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