Accountant

EICC Portal•Davenport, IA

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. Excellent benefits package, including plentiful paid time off: Administrative staff receive Paid time off annually starting at 160 hours of vacation, 112 hours sick, 16 hours of personal time. In addition to 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 This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. Ability to lift up to 10 lbs. occasionally, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand as necessary. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Ability to travel within the Eastern Iowa Community Colleges district and occasionally statewide or nationally to attend meetings, trainings, conferences, and support multi‑campus operations; travel may include same‑day trips and occasional overnight stays.

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

Administers the financial accounting functions for the College’s grant-funded programs.
Prepares and submits Federal and State Financial Reports
Manages cash draws
Processes contract invoicing
Supports both desk and on‑site audits
Performs a range of accounting duties that ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional requirements
Provides high‑quality financial support across the organization

Benefits

Excellent benefits package, including plentiful paid time off: Administrative staff receive Paid time off annually starting at 160 hours of vacation, 112 hours sick, 16 hours of personal time.
In addition to 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