Accountant 2

Accountant 2

Salary

$53,851.20 - $81,806.40 Annually

Location

Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

27-00468

Agency

625 Iowa Department of Revenue

Division

Financial Services Division

Opening Date

08/17/2026

Closing Date

8/27/2026 11:59 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag

#LI-POST

Point of Contact

idrrecruitment@iowa.gov

To Apply

An unofficial transcript is required to be attached to verify credit hours

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Job Description

The Iowa Department of Revenue's Financial Services Division (FSD) is currently seeking an Accountant 2 to join our Tax Accounting/Finance team. The FSD ensures the accurate accounting of state revenue collection and departmental expenses, while collaborating with leadership to manage the Department's budget effectively. Additionally, this division:

• Provides centralized accounting services for Lottery, Alcohol and Tax
• Coordinates department procurement for Lottery, Alcohol and Tax
• Manages financial audits

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Reconciling and balancing multiple payment origins to their applicable tax revenue source using IDR Gentax (IMPACT) financial and Iowa Advantage State accounting systems
• Daily processing of bank reconciliations, adjustments, and returned items, as well as applicable Iowa Advantage document processing
• Processing internal and external transfer of funds and account payable billings. Travel to include Spend Authorizations and Expense Reports for internal travel reimbursement claims
• Assisting in the completion of the annual accrual and GAAP package processes
• Researching, resolving, and responding to all internal and external customer payment and refund transaction inquiries
• Overseeing the IDR warrant process including warrant refund reconciliation, tracking and processing outdated and warrant cancellation requests

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the following:

• Experience with Iowa Advantage State Accounting, Workday and GenTax (IMPACT) systems, Microsoft Excel and Access(SQL) databases
• Experience working in Governmental Accounting and Taxation
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Job Specific Competencies:

• Knowledge of professional accounting principles, theories, concepts and terms.
• Ability to classify accounting transactions, maintain and reconcile accounts, close accounts and prepare reports and statements
• Knowledge of the programs of the department for which accounting services are provided
• Displays a high level of initiative, effort, attention to detail and commitment by completing assignments efficiently with minimal supervision
• Works and communicates with all internal and external clients and customers providing polite, quality professional service

Employer Highlights:

The Iowa Department of Revenue is a well-respected employer. We are focused on providing excellent customer service, while offering a wonderful team atmosphere, work-life balance, free parking, and casual attire. We have a great total compensation package for all of our full-time employees, including:

• Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)

• Retirement Investors Club (RIC)

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Vacation Leave

• Sick Leave

• Paid Holidays (9 days/year)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Life Insurance

• Long-Term Disability Insurance

Questions?

The mission of the Iowa Department of Revenue is to serve Iowans through the responsible collection and generation of revenue to support the public good. Our strength is driven by the skills, talents, and diversity of our people. We value and promote diversity and inclusion in every aspect of our business and at every level of our organization. If you're looking for a career with an organization that values its employees and customers, you've come to the right place.

Applicants must live within the State of Iowa to qualify for this position.

A background check, including a criminal history check, finger print and Iowa tax filing check, will be conducted on the final candidate.

Effective July 1, 2025, all Department of Revenue staff and their household will not be able to play any Iowa Lottery games.

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

Minimum Qualification Requirements

NOTE: An unofficial transcript is required to be attached to verify credit hours

Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a minimum of twelve semester hours (or its equivalent) in accounting, business administration or finance; course work and eighteen months of responsible experience in accounting, accounts examination or verification, budgeting or closely related fiscal experience with a governmental agency, public accounting firm, or private industry;

OR

substitution of work experience in the public or private sector which entailed accounting, auditing, budgeting, assessment or computation of taxes, or closely related financial functions (e.g., treasurer, comptroller, accountant, auditor, budget analyst, etc.) on a year-for-year basis for the required education (thirty semester or equivalent hours equal one year);

OR

substitution of successful completion of a post-high school vocational/technical, business college, or area community college curriculum in accounting which included concentrated course work equivalent to twenty semester hours (or more) in accounting for the required education;

OR

any combination of qualifying post high school level education and experience which totals five and one-half years;

OR

employees with current continuous experience in the state service that includes the equivalent of six months of full-time experience as an Accounting Technician 2 shall be considered as qualifying;

OR

substituting graduate level course work in accounting, business administration, or finance for each year of the required experience on the basis that satisfactory completion of 30 semester or equivalent hours of graduate level course work is equivalent to one year of experience;

OR

employees with current continuous experience in the state service that includes the equivalent of eighteen months of full-time experience as an Accounting Technician 1 shall be considered as qualifying;

OR

Certified Public Accountants may qualify with six months of the required experience;

OR

employees with current continuous experience in the state classified service that includes the equivalent of twelve months of full-time experience as an Accountant/Auditor 1, six months of full-time experience as an Accounting Technician 3, or twenty-four months of full-time experience as an Accounting Technician 2 shall be considered as qualifying.

For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.

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Do you understand that the information provided on your application and resume must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your knowledge?

Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa.

• Yes - I understand and agree
• No

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Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?

• No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq
• Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

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Have you graduated from an accredited four year college or university with a minimum of twelve semester hours (or its equivalent) in accounting, business administration or finance course work? IF YES - How many months of experience do you have in accounting, accounts examination or verification, budgeting or closely related fiscal experience with a governmental agency, public accounting firm, or private industry?

• I have not graduated from an accredited four year college or university with a minimum of twelve semester hours (or its equivalent) in accounting, business administration or finance course work
• Less than 18 months of experience in accounting, accounts examination or verification, budgeting or closely related fiscal experience with a governmental agency, public accounting firm, or private industry
• 18 months or more of experience in accounting, accounts examination or verification, budgeting or closely related fiscal experience with a governmental agency, public accounting firm, or private industry

04

Do you have four years of a combination of post high school education AND/OR experience in the public or private sector which entailed accounting, auditing, budgeting, assessment or computation of taxes, or closely related financial functions (e.g., treasurer, comptroller, accountant, auditor, budget analyst, etc.)? 30 semester hours equals one year of the required experience. IF YES - How many years of ADDITIONAL experience do you have in accounting, accounts examination or verification, budgeting or closely related fiscal experience with a governmental agency, public accounting firm, or private industry? Applicants must use ADDITIONAL experience than was used on the first part of this question.

• I do not have any of the required post high school education and/or experience
• Less than one and a half years of the combined education and/or experience
• One and a half years or more of the combined education and/or experience

05

How many years do you have of a combination of post high school education and/or experience in accounting, accounts examination or verification, budgeting or closely related fiscal experience with a governmental agency, public accounting firm, or private industry? 30 semester hours equals one year of experience.

• I do not have any of the combined education and/or experience
• Less than five and a half years of the combined education and/or experience
• Five and a half years or more of the combined education and/or experience

06

Have you successfully completed a post-high school vocational/technical, business college, or area community college curriculum in accounting which included concentrated course work equivalent to twenty semester hours (or more) in accounting? IF YES - How many years of experience do you have in n accounting, accounts examination or verification, budgeting or closely related fiscal experience with a governmental agency, public accounting firm, or private industry?

• I have not successfully completed a post-high school vocational/technical, business college, or area community college curriculum in accounting which included concentrated course work equivalent to twenty semester hours (or more) in accounting
• Less than one and a half years of experience in the identified areas
• One and a half years or more of experience in the identified areas

07

How many years do you have of a combination of GRADUATE level (post bachelors degree) course work in accounting, business administration, or finance AND/OR experience in accounting, accounts examination or verification, budgeting or closely related fiscal experience with a governmental agency, public accounting firm, or private industry?

• I do not have any of the combined education and/or experience
• Less than one year and a half of the combined education and/or experience
• One year and a half or more of the combined education and/or experience

08

Are you a current State of Iowa employee (executive branch)? IF YES - How many years of experience do you have in the classification of Accounting Technician 1 for the State of Iowa?

• I am not a State of Iowa employee
• I do not any experience in the classification of Accounting Technician 1 for the State of Iowa
• Less than one and a half years of experience in the classification of Accounting Technician 1 for the State of Iowa
• One and a half years or more of experience in the classification of Accounting Technician 1 for the State of Iowa

09

Are you a Certified Public Accountant? IF YES - How many months of experience do you have in accounting, accounts examination or verification, budgeting or closely related fiscal experience with a governmental agency, public accounting firm, or private industry?

• I am not a Certified Public Accountant
• Less than six months of experience in accounting, accounts examination or verification, budgeting or closely related fiscal experience with a governmental agency, public accounting firm, or private industry
• Six months or more of experience in accounting, accounts examination or verification, budgeting or closely related fiscal experience with a governmental agency, public accounting firm, or private industry

10

Are you a current State of Iowa employee (executive branch)? IF YES - How many months of experience do you have in the classification of Accountant/Auditor 1 for the State of Iowa?

• I am not a State of Iowa employee
• I do not have any experience in the classification of Accountant/Auditor 1 for the State of Iowa
• Less than 12 months of experience in the classification of Accountant/Auditor 1 for the State of Iowa
• 12 months or more of experience in the classification of Accountant/Auditor 1 for the State of Iowa

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Are you a current State of Iowa employee (executive branch)? IF YES - How many months of experience do you have in the classification of Accounting Technician 3?

• I am not a State of Iowa employee
• I do not have any experience in the classification of Accounting Technician 3
• Less than six months of experience in the classification of Accounting Technician 3
• Six months or more of experience in the classification of Accounting Technician 3

12

Are you a current State of Iowa employee (executive branch)? IF YES - How many months of experience do you have in the classification of Accounting Technician 2?

• I am not a State of Iowa employee
• I do not have experience in the classification of Accounting Technician 2
• Less than six months of experience in the classification of Accounting Technician 2
• Six months or more of experience in the classification of Accounting Technician 2

Required Question

Employer State of Iowa

Agency 625 Iowa Department of Revenue Address Hoover State Office Building, 4th Floor

1305 E Walnut St

Des Moines, Iowa, 50319

Website https://revenue.iowa.gov