Accountant

EICC Portal•Davenport, IA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant for Business Services administers the financial accounting functions for the College’s grant-funded programs. The position prepares and submits Federal and State Financial Reports, manages cash draws, processes contract invoicing, and supports both desk and on‑site audits. It also performs a range of accounting duties that ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional requirements while providing high‑quality financial support across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
Working knowledge of QuickBooks and Excel.
Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy with numerical data.
Minimum of five years of experience in an accounting-related office environment.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others.

Nice To Haves

Experience in higher education, nonprofit, or governmental accounting environments.
Experience with federal systems such as PMS or SAM.gov.
Grant accounting experience.

Responsibilities

Administer financial accounting functions for grant-funded programs.
Prepare and submit Federal and State Financial Reports.
Manage cash draws.
Process contract invoicing.
Support desk and on-site audits.
Perform accounting duties to ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional requirements.
Provide high-quality financial support across the organization.

Benefits

Plentiful paid time off: 160 hours of vacation annually, 112 hours sick, 16 hours of personal time.
Paid holidays off, including a week in December.
Summer Fridays off – shift rotation for those positions that require daily coverage.
Retirement plans with 9.44% employer contribution (IPERS or TIAA option), employees contribute 6.29%.
Employer paid & voluntary Life insurance.
Employer paid Long Term Disability insurance.
Tuition reimbursement for employees and dependents.
Flexible Spending Account options.
Professional development and education reimbursement benefits.
State employee discounts for cell phones, hotels, museums, etc.
Employee Assistance Program.