Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Budget & Finance Bureau, is seeking a customer service focused, team oriented individual, who is interested in demonstrating those skills to help further the Department's mission.

The Department's field staff work to conserve and enhance our natural resources and in doing so, procure goods and/or services resulting in expenditure claims. We are looking for an individual who will play a pivotal customer service role to ensure the timely and accurate processing of department expenditure claims. This Accounts Payable Specialist position, an Accounting Technician 2, will also receive and audit all incoming PCard statements and accompanying documentation to ensure procurement and documentation compliance. In addition, this position will assist with the daily reconciliation and entry of department cash receipts in the state of Iowa financial system, Iowa Advantage.

This position must demonstrate high attention to detail in order to properly audit, reconcile and enter expenditures and receivables into the State of Iowa payment systems, Iowa Advantage. The Accounts Payable Specialist must also demonstrate timely and effective communication with fellow budget and finance team members, as well as internal DNR customers, supervisors, vendors and other agency staff.

Essential Functions

• Review, audit, code and enter expenditure claims for payment into state of Iowa financial system, Iowa Advantage. Communicate with field staff or supervisors as necessary.
• Receive, audit, and track all PCard statements and accompanying documentation. Communicate with cardholders as necessary. Upload PCard payments.
• Review, reconcile and enter department receipts into the state of Iowa financial system, Iowa Advantage.
• Respond to inquiries in person, via phone or email from field staff, vendors, supervisors, and other agency staff, seeking payment, policy or receipt guidance.

Critical Job Competencies

Technical Competence- Accounting- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Communication Skills, Integrity, Customer Focus, Team Player, Attention to Detail, High Productivity, Computer Skills, Flexibility, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Self-Management, Accountability, and Common Sense

What You Get From Us:

• A competitive pay plan and rewarding work.
• Insurance benefits that start the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Separate vacation and sick leave accruals that start on the first day and can roll over annually.
• Nine paid holidays/year.
• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) retirement package with employer match.
• Optional deferred compensation (457/401A) plan with employer match.
• Professional training opportunities.
• Family friendly and professional work environment.
• Employee Discount Programs (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling)
• The State's total compensation package features benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation. For a list of additional benefits, please visit the DAS website for more information.
• Flexible work schedules (as approved by the supervisor).
• Opportunities for hybrid telework (as approved by the supervisor).
• Workout/Gym facilities available onsite at 6200 Park Ave.

The State of Iowa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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

To conserve and enhance our natural resources in cooperation with individuals and organizations to improve the quality of life in Iowa and ensure a legacy for future generations.