Accounting Clerk 2

Iowa Department of Administrative Services • Fort Dodge, IA

398d • $35,256 - $51,334

About The Position

The Accounting Clerk 2 position at the Fort Dodge Correctional Facility involves managing financial transactions related to offender accounts. The role includes receiving and verifying funds, posting transactions, reconciling accounts, and responding to inquiries from offenders and the public. This position is essential for maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with Iowa Administrative Code.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalency and two years of clerical accounting experience involving financial data management.
• Completion of a post-high school vocational/technical, business college, or community college curriculum in accounting with at least twenty semester hours in accounting.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of clerical office work for each year of required education.
• Current continuous experience in the state executive branch equivalent to twelve months of full-time work as an Accounting Clerk 1.

Responsibilities

• Receive funds from outside sources for posting to offender accounts.
• Verify that funds meet the requirements set forth by Iowa Administrative Code.
• Contact the appropriate agency for additional approval on funds needing it.
• Log all funds needing returned into a spreadsheet for tracking and return to the sender.
• Post approved funds into the ICON Banking System.
• Run a calculator tape of all posted funds and balance that total to totals provided by the banking system.
• Identify discrepancies in funds and search for the cause if totals do not match.
• Prepare funds for deposit after reconciliation.
• Close out offender accounts upon release.
• Determine if an offender is allowed a gate allowance based on Iowa code.
• Process transactions for gate allowance, savings account closeout, primary account closeout, and transportation.
• Cut checks or place funds on an offender release card.
• Compile and post offender allowances (pay) to offender accounts monthly.
• Send additional money to offenders who are released during the month after pay is posted.
• Deduct expenses from offender accounts and verify approvals meet DOC requirements.
• Enter deductions into the ICON offender banking system.
• File appropriate paperwork and send necessary information to vendors or property officers.
• Enter DOC Sanctions in the system as needed.
• Respond to offender inquiries regarding accounts.
• Answer public questions concerning offender accounts.
• Attend required training and perform other clerical duties as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary reflecting skills and expertise.
• Comprehensive health plans including medical, dental, and vision coverage with 90% premium coverage by the state.
• Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS) for guaranteed lifetime benefits.
• Paid time off including holidays, vacation, and sick leave with unlimited accrual.
• Professional development opportunities including training programs and tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential counseling and resources.
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives promoting a diverse workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED