Wastewater Accounting and Inventory Coordinator

Wastewater Accounting and Inventory Coordinator

Salary

$33.56 - $40.16 Hourly

Location

Des Moines, IA

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

3725-11-2026

Department

Wastewater Reclamation Authority

Division

WR801800 - WRF Leadership

Opening Date

11/13/2026

Closing Date

12/4/2026 4:00 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

MEA

Occupational Group

Civil Service

Location of Vacancy

Wastewater Reclamation Facility

Recruitment

Entrance

Selection Method

An education and experience review will be completed on all qualified applicants. Those applicants deemed most qualified based on the education and experience rating will be considered for certification to an eligibility list for appointment. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation must inform this office at (515) 283-4213 or TTY at Iowa Relay at 711 or 1-800-735-2942 prior to the closing date.

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General Statement of Duties

The principal function of an employee in this class is to maintain and support the accounting, data and inventory management systems and processes of the Wastewater Reclamation Facility (WRF). Prepares correspondence and assists in the preparation of the Wastewater Reclamation Authority (WRA) budget and financial statement. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Senior Budget Analyst at the WRF. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other City employees and vendors. The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office environment.

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Acceptable Experience and Training

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Information Systems, or related field; and
• Two (2) years of accounting experience or inventory asset management; and
• Two (2) years of related experience with asset management including application software and general accounting application software preferred; or
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Please Note: College transcripts must be submitted with your application or separately to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department by email to humanresources@dmgov.org, by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail or hand delivery to 1200 Locust, Des Moines, IA 50309 on or before the application deadline.

Required Special Qualifications

• Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer background check, physical examination, and drug screen.
• Possession of a valid driver's license, or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

• Prepares accounting reports, including sales tax and quarterly expenditure transaction reports.
• Prepares monthly journal entries, reviews postings to the general ledger, and performs account reconciliation and related analyses.
• Reviews and verifies the accuracy of transactions and accounting classifications assigned to various records.
• Assists in preparation of the WRA Budget.
• Assists in the preparation of the WRA financial statements for audit by an outside public accounting firm.
• Assists in the analysis, verification and preparation of financial reports and statements, including quarterly reports to the WRA Board.
• Assists in the application of complex flow related rate models to forecast community allocations and other duties needed to remain compliant with the WRA 28E agreement.
• Assists with the tracking and determination of new financial capital assets throughout the year.
• Interprets and follows WRA procedures to monitor budgets, spending practices, purchasing controls, revenues collected and other such items to remain compliant with WRA 28E.
• Assists with the financial parts and supply functions, including procurement, delivery/receiving, and asset control..
• Identifies and evaluates products and vendors on cost effective criteria and utility.
• Assists with the development of product and service specifications and requests quotations from suppliers.
• Maintains relationship with vendors and follows-up on purchase orders and payments.
• Maintains orderly flow of related documents with other City units such as Purchasing and Accounting.
• Develops computerized asset control methods and procedures to improve level of service and control.
• Troubleshoots, processes, and works through research activities and special projects.
• Prepares various monthly invoices for WRA member communities/sewer districts and gas production at the WRA.
• Oversees the record keeping of all receipts, invoices, vendor statements, and shipments.
• Coordinates shipping, receiving, and tracking procedures of new capital assets and vehicles that will be under the ownership of the WRA.
• Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.

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01

Did you graduate from an accredited college with a degree in accounting, or related field? To receive credit, college transcripts must be submitted with your application or separately to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department by email to humanresources@dmgov.org, by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail or hand delivery to 1200 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309 on or before the application deadline.

• Yes
• No

02

Describe your accounting or inventory asset management experience, including the duration of this experience and where this experience was obtained. If no experience, please indicate "N/A".

03

Describe your accounting or inventory asset management experience, including the duration of this experience and where this experience was obtained. If no experience, please indicate "N/A".

04

Describe your experience with application software and general accounting applications software, including the duration of this experience and where this experience was obtained. If no experience, please indicate "N/A".

05

Describe your auditing experience, including the duration of this experience and where this experience was obtained. If no experience, please indicate "N/A".

06

Describe your budget preparation experience, including the duration of this experience and where this experience was obtained. If no experience, please indicate "N/A".

07

Describe your experience with journal entries and general ledger activity, including the duration of this experience and where this experience was obtained. If no experience, please indicate "N/A".

08

Describe your asset management experience, including the duration of this experience and where this experience was obtained. If no experience, please indicate "N/A".

09

Describe your experience with the Microsoft Office Suite, with particular emphasis on your proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the duration of this experience and where this experience was obtained. If no experience, please indicate "N/A".

10

If you are under 18 years of age, please provide your date of birth.

11

Do you object to inquiry of your present employer?

• Yes
• No

12

Have you ever been employed by the City of Des Moines?

• Yes
• No

13

Have you ever been discharged or asked to resign from employment?

• Yes
• No

14

If you have answered "yes" to any of the above questions, please give particulars in area provided. A "yes" answer does not automatically disqualify you from employment.

15

Are you a US Veteran? Must submit proof of honorable service (DD214 Copy 4)

• Not a Veteran
• WWII
• Korean
• Vietnam
• Gulf
• Other Service

16

Have you lived or physically worked outside of Iowa at any time during the past seven (7) years?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Des Moines

Address 1200 Locust St.

Des Moines, Iowa, 50309

Phone (515) 283-4213

Website http://www.dsm.city