Accounting Technician 3: Revenue & Reconciliation Specialist

State of Iowa; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) in Ames, IA 50010 is seeking an Accounting Technician 3 to audit, reconcile, deposit and report financial transactions while supporting internal and external customers with accurate accounting data.

Join a team that emphasizes accuracy, compliance with DOT policies, and professional growth. The role supports revenue activities across business units and requires strong attention to detail and customer service.

Qualifications

• High school or GED with five years of accounting work involving basic bookkeeping.
• Post-high school accounting coursework with at least 20 semester hours.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may substitute for required education/experience.
• Current state employee with one year as Accounting Technician 2 fulfills part of the requirement.

Responsibilities

• Audit, reconcile, deposit and report on financial transactions.
• Ensure revenue activities comply with required and best accounting practices.
• Review, research and adjust funding transactions and discrepancies.
• Process financial transactions following DOT policies and State of Iowa laws.
• Assist customers – internal and external with accounts receivable questions.

Skills

Accounting

Education

High school / GED with 5 years accounting experience

Post-high school accounting curriculum (20+ sem hrs)

Equivalent education/experience substitutions for each year

One year of Accounting Technician 2 for current state employees

Job description

The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) in Ames, IA 50010 is seeking an Accounting Technician 3 to audit, reconcile, deposit and report financial transactions while supporting internal and external customers with accurate accounting data.

Join a team that emphasizes accuracy, compliance with DOT policies, and professional growth. The role supports revenue activities across business units and requires strong attention to detail and customer service.