Iowa Department of Educations mission is ensuring all students experience a worldclass education. To accomplish our mission we need talented passionate people working together to build an excellent education system that empowers all students to achieve their full potential. Do you have experience in state accounting a keen eye for detail and a passion for quality customer service Join our team! We are seeking a highly qualified candidate to serve as the Departments Accountant 3. In this integral role you will be at the heart of our fiscal operationsYour Responsibilities:Provide support guidance and training to Accounting team members including monitoring work answering questions providing backup coverage and mediating conflicts related to claims advanced level knowledge of Department and Department of Administrative ServicesState Accounting Enterprise (DASSAE) policies and procedures as well as the use and knowledge of the Iowa Advantage and Workday financial and ensure compliance with appropriate federal state and departmental laws rules and regulations and standards in the areas of budgeting accounting and reporting. Research and provide guidance related to accounting rules policies and procedures. Write and disseminate written instruction manuals procedures and other training material to help inform and update department staff on accounting policies and data and develop reports as requested by legislators department leaders federal agencies vendors and other as the Departments liaison and point of contact for the ISD/IESBVI finance team. Oversee training and ensure Department and DASSAE policies and procedures are followed. Implement process improvements and standardization across Department processes and assist with budget balancing and reporting. Ensure timely submission and Department compliance with recurring financial reports. Analyze proposed legislation/policy revisions to assess finance and budgetary impact upon new or existing Erate filing for statewide digital data circuits. File reimbursements respond to questions and requests on claim reviews reconcile monthly invoices coordinate contract and amendments and collaborate with are encouraged to include detailed information about their relevant experience in their application or submit a cover letter and resume in addition to their application.
Accountant 3
