Accounts Receivable Team Lead

State of Iowa; Ames (IA); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Flexible spending

Life insurance

IPERS retirement

401A plan

Employee discounts

Descripción de la vacante

State of Iowa in Ames, IA seeks an Accounts Receivable Team Lead (Accountant Senior) to guide the Accounts Receivable Team and deliver accurate financial reporting. The role emphasizes customer service, oversight, and compliance with state and federal regulations.

You will partner with the accounting supervisor, manage tasks, and mentor staff while ensuring timely processing and auditing of transactions within GAAP guidelines.

Formación

• 6 months’ experience in accounting or accounting field.
• 12 semester hours in accounting or related field.
• One of the listed qualification paths (degree + experience or combined experience).

Responsabilidades

• Oversee daily functions of the Accounts Receivable Team in collaboration with the accounting supervisor.
• Analyze and interpret financial transactions for compliance with state and federal rules.
• Instruct and advise staff on accounting systems usage.
• Prepare GAAP-compliant schedules for the ACFR to ensure accurate reporting.
• Test system updates to ensure internal controls and regulatory compliance.

Conocimientos

Accounts Receivable

Team Leadership

Educación

Accounting, business administration, or finance degree

CPA certificate

Descripción del empleo

Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements AND meet all selective requirements (listed below) will be placed on the eligible list.

Our Mission

Iowa DOT’s Mission is Making Lives Better Through Transportation. To accomplish our Mission, the person selected for this position will demonstrate actions and behaviors guided by the Iowa DOT’s five CORE values: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception.

Shift

Monday – Friday 8:00 am -4:30 pm

Location

Ames, IA 50010

We are excited to announce an immediate opening for an Accounts ReceivableTeam Lead(Accountant Senior)

Are you a customer service-oriented leader? We would be thrilled to have you on our Accounting Team! We offer a collaborative workspace to encourage teamwork and good communication. If you are looking to make lives better, be a part of a supportive, engaging team, and provide excellent customer service, this may be the position for you!

Our best candidate will possess a strong background in team leadership, demonstrating the ability to guide a productive group effectively. Experience with Accounts Receivable is essential, as is a commitment to providing outstanding service to both internal and external stakeholders. Attention to detail is crucial, along with the capability to manage tight deadlines and navigate the complexities of statutory requirements. A self-motivated individual who excels both independently and as part of a team will find this role particularly rewarding.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Working closely with the accounting supervisor, overseeing the daily functions of the Accounts Receivable Team involves reviewing tasks, assisting team members, and providing necessary guidance to ensure smooth operations.
• Analyzing and interpreting financial transactions to ensure they comply with State and Federal Rules and Regulations.
• Instructing and advising employees in the operation of our accounting systems.
• Preparing supporting schedules in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.
• Testing system updates to ensure internal controls are met and ensure we are in compliance with State and Federal rules and regulations.

As a State of Iowa employee, you will be eligible for the following benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance
• Insurance benefits start the first month following 30 days of employment and costs can be reviewed here.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year.
• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match
• Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.
• Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial).

We encourage you to view more about the State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website!

Iowa DOT complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the EEO & ADA Officer at 515-689-1009 or via email at [e-mail].

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

002 Accounting

6 months’ experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in accounting or the accounting field. Accounting is the measurement, processing, and communication of financial information about economic entities which includes individuals and businesses.

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208 Financial

6 months’ experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in one or in a combination of the following areas: accounting, auditing, budgeting, economics, or finance.Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

1. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, business administration, or finance, and experience equal to two and a half years of full-time work in accounting, accounts examination or verification, budgeting, or closely-related fiscal work.
2. Six and a half years of full-time work experience in accounting, accounts examination or verification, budgeting, or closely-related fiscal work.
3. A total of six and a half years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in accounting, business administration, or finance field equals one year of full-time experience.
4. Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certificate, and experience equal to eighteen months of full-time work in accounting, accounts examination or verification, budgeting, or closely-related fiscal work.
5. Employees with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes eighteen months of full-time experience as an Accountant.

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