Accounting Support Technician 1 - Iowa Veterans Home Marshalltown - 50158 - Marshall County

Iowa National Guard; Marshalltown (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Nine paid holidays per year

Wellness program

Job summary

Iowa Veterans Home is seeking an Accounting Support Technician in the Admissions Office to compile, verify, and reconcile financial and resident data. You will manage daily reports, process invoices for VA reimbursement, and handle resident trust accounts and related mail.

The role requires clear communication and strong customer service, with benefits including paid time off, holidays, and retirement options. This is a full-time, on-site position in Iowa.

Qualifications

• One year of full-time work experience in processing financial or related data within established systems and procedures.
• Thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in accounting or business equals one year of full-time experience.

Responsibilities

• Compile, maintain and verify information across multiple systems to complete the Daily Morning Report which tracks resident movement and days of care.
• Reconcile resident days of care and submit invoices to the VA for reimbursement.
• Process resident trust account closures and long-term care insurance invoices.
• Process resident business mail.
• Contact funeral homes to arrange services and distribute information internally and to other outside agencies.
• Communicate effectively, resolve problems, and provide customer service excellence.

Education

Accounting or business coursework (30 semester hours equals one year of experience)

Job description

The Iowa Veterans Home (IVH) is seeking an Accounting Support Technician in the Admissions Office.

This position is responsible for:

• Compiling, maintaining and verifying information across multiple systems to complete the Daily Morning Report which tracks resident movement and days of care.
• Reconciling resident days of care and submitting invoices to the VA for reimbursement.
• Processing resident trust account closures and long-term care insurance invoices.
• Processing resident business mail.
• Contacting funeral homes to find out arrangements for funeral services. Distribute this information internally and to other outside agencies.
• Must be able to effectively communicate, resolve problems, and strive for excellence when providing customer service.

What we offer as a full time Iowa Veterans Home employee:

• Team oriented, positive work environment
• Opportunity for professional growth and developmen t
• Paid time off (sick leave and vacation) plus nine paid holidays per year

Medical and Dental Insurance Benefits:

• Monthly optional Medical Insurance Premium (Iowa Choice*) for 2027:
• Single: $71/mo = employee share; $941/mo = state share
• Family: $237/mo = employee share; $2131/mo = state share
• * National Choice option also available
• Monthly optional Dental Insurance Premium for 2027:
• Single: Free
• Family: $489.50
• Optional flexible spending accounts for health & dental expenses, & dependent care
• Vision coverage
• $20,000 basic life insurance at no cost
• Exceptional retirement package: IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System)
• Optional 401(a) Plan with employee contribution: The State makes match contributions into the employee's selection of investments in a 401(a) employer match account. The match is $1 for every $1 contributed up to a $75 monthly maximum.
• Lactation rooms throughout our campus
• Wellness Program: Onsite fitness center available to staff 24/7 for only $36 per year

**All applicants are subject to a Criminal Background Check Dependent Adult Abuse and Child Abuse Check.

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.

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