Accounting Support Technician 1

State of Iowa; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Insurance Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

The State of Iowa's Woodward Resource Center is seeking an Accounting Support Technician 1 to manage financial records for residents and support the Administrative Services division.

You will handle daily receipts, postings, and reconciliations, while collaborating with the Business Office and auditors.

The role requires attention to detail, a background check, and offers growth within a dedicated healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• One year of full-time work experience in processing financial or related data.
• Experience verifying, entering, maintaining transaction records.
• Ability to coordinate with auditors and other departments.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial records for about 110 individuals at the Woodward Resource Center.
• Record funds daily into the Sales & Collections and Special Funds accounts.
• Serve as back up for the Accounting Clerk 2 and collaborate with auditors and Central Office.

Skills

Record management

Receipts processing

Auditor collaboration

Backup for Accounting Clerk 2

Education

1 year of accounting/business coursework or 1 year of full-time accounting data processing experience

30 semester hours of accounting/business coursework equals one year experience

Job description

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of State-Operated Specialty Care, Bureau of Woodward Resource Center (WRC) is seeking an Accounting Support Technician 1 to join our team!This is a full-time position with a Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. schedule and opportunity for advancement, growth, and development.

Reporting to the Public Service Manager 2, the Accounting Support Technician 1 will play a pivotal role in the Administrative Services division as the facility representative accounting for all benefits for individuals served at WRC.

Key Responsibilities

• Record Management: Primary responsibility is held for maintaining the financial records for approximately 110 individuals living on the campus of WRC, ensuring each account is correct. Accuracy, considerable discretion, and knowledge are essential in posting to the individual accounts. Good judgment and the ability to analyze the different procedures and accounts are required.
• Track and Document: Receipt funds daily into the Sales & Collections account for photocopies, personal telephone bills, and other miscellaneous services that are billed out by the Business Office. Receipt funds into the Special Funds account for donations, committees, vocational funds, and other miscellaneous money collected.
• Departmental Collaboration and Cross training: Serve as back up for the Accounting Clerk 2 in the Facility Rep Payee office. Work with auditors, surveyors, Central Office, and other customers. Answer telephone, send faxes, sort mail, and file.

Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.

WRC prepares and supports individuals to live in the community of their choice. This facility is a great place to develop or continue your healthcare career if you enjoy rewarding yet challenging work, supporting individuals by working as part of their interdisciplinary team, and helping to develop person-centered Individual Support Plans to meet specific support needs, preferences, and goals. The facility provides a range of services that include being an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability (ICF/IID), daily supported community living, consultations/training, behavioral health services, physical nutrition management, and community residential-based guidance in learning prosocial behavior and personal accountability. For more info about WRC: https://hhs.iowa.gov/family-community/specialty-care-facilities/woodward-resource-center

Benefits of Joining WRC

Working for the State of Iowa comes with its perks. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll 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: Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation (96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year).
• Retirement Plans: Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to $75/month).
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Insurance Coverage: Benefit from life insurance and free long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access resources and support through our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges.
• Employee Discount Programs: Enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services through our employee discount programs.

Woodward Highlights

Woodward is a city of approximately 1,300 located in central Iowa. The High Trestle Trail begins here and boasts 25 miles of paved surface running through five towns and four counties in the heart of Iowa. The trail includes an iconic, 1/2-mile, 13-story high bridge across the Des Moines River valley, one of the largest trail bridges in the world. The Iowa Arboretum & Gardens is just a quick drive away offering more trails, scenic overlooks and other amazing natural features.

Woodward is about 30 minutes away Ames, home of Iowa State University. Des Moines, Iowa’s capitol city, is also about the same distance away and home to Casey’s Center (host site of NCAA Basketball and premier concerts) and Lauridsen Skatepark, the nation’s largest skatepark. Additionally, Des Moines hosts one of the nation’s finest State Fairs and is home to professional sports teams the Iowa Cubs, Iowa Wolves, Iowa Barnstormers and Iowa Wild. Check out these 10 Reasons to Move to Iowa.

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 (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).

E-Verify and 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 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 www.e-verify.gov.

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

1. One year of full-time work experience in processing financial or related data within established systems and procedures, including verifying, entering, or maintaining transaction records.
2. A total of one year of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in accounting or business equals one year of full-time experience.