Accounting Clerk 2

Job Summary The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of State-Operated Specialty Care, Bureau of Independence Mental Health Institute (IMHI) is seeking an Accounting Clerk 2 to join our full‑time team Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. with occasional overtime. The role will support the Institute’s Business Office by ensuring smooth financial operations. Responsibilities In this role you will lead monthly insurance billing for patients’ responsible parties, oversee patient banking activities, manage fixed assets, and maintain up‑to‑date records for the Institute’s vehicle fleet. You will prepare detailed financial reports for internal and external partners and provide essential support during the annual financial statement audit. Requirements Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalency and two years of clerical accounting experience, including compilation, tabulation, examination, verification, or recording of financial data using elementary bookkeeping principles. OR completion of a post‑high school vocational/technical, business college, or community college curriculum in accounting with at least twenty semester hours in accounting. OR an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of clerical office work for each year of required education. OR substitution of thirty semester hours or equivalent in a post‑high school business, accounting, or closely related curriculum for each year of required experience. OR any equivalent combination of qualifying education or experience. OR current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes the equivalent of twelve months of full‑time work as an Accounting Clerk 1. Benefits Working for the State of Iowa comes with its perks. In addition to a competitive salary, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well‑being and professional growth. Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage. Paid Time Off: Vacation (96 hours/year to begin, increasing with service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year). Retirement Plans: IPERS (6.29% employee contribution, 9.44% state contribution) and Retirement Investors Club (RIC); Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (state matches dollar for dollar up to $75/month). Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care expenses. Life insurance and free long‑term disability insurance. Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges. Employee Discount Programs for a variety of goods and services. EEO Statement The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer. HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the HHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. E‑Verify & Right to Work 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 federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Iowa - Executive Branch