Accounts Payable Lead

Salary: $19.00 - $21.00 Hourly
Location : Council Bluffs, IA
Job Type: Regular, Full-Time
Division: Management Services
Department: Accounting
Opening Date: 07/01/2026
Closing Date: 8/16/2026 11:59 PM Central


Description


This position is responsible for coordinating daily activities relating to Iowa Western's accounts payable.

Job Duties

• Demonstrates IWCC's core mission, vision and values
• Verify, enter, and file documentation
• Perform check runs, generate student refund wire file, reconcile payments
• Prepare board report
• Audit purchase card receipts, ensure transactions align with policy
• Research outstanding items or questions
• Update spreadsheets with W9 information
• Initiate the ACH implementation process and manage the workflow
• Contact new and existing vendors to drive enrollment in the virtual card program
• Assist with implementation of new student refund platform
• Prepare 1099 tax forms
• Follow state and IRS guidelines
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year accounting or business office experience
• Strong research and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to multi-task, to meet deadlines, to maintain and access paper and electronic files, to produce error-free final reports, to problem solve, and to manage time and output
• Excellent customer service skills required
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
• Ability to function collaboratively as part of a fast-paced, customer oriented team
• Professional in communications, appearance, relationships, and responsiveness
• Positive attitude
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times
• Self-starter with the ability to perform with little or no direct supervision
• Ability to pass a background check

Physical Demands

• The employee frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, telephone and basic office equipment
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear
• Ability to lift up to 10lbs
• Ability to drive company owned or personal vehicle.

Cognitive Requirements:

• Reading, Writing, Calculating
• Social Interaction Skills
• Reasoning/Analysis
• Works with Minimal Supervision

Comprehensive benefits package, including employer paid time off, of up to 19 paid holidays, additional 88 hours of paid time off in the summer, vacation & sick time; employer paid medical, dental, life; HSA with a match, IPERS pension plan with over 9% employer match , reduced summer schedule, free access to our new wellness facility, employee concierge services, and many other voluntary benefits to choose from. Click to learn more!