Accounting Support Technician 2

State of Iowa•Ankeny - 50021 - Polk County, IA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Iowa Department of Revenue’s Financial Services Division is seeking an Accounting Support Technician 2 for its Alcohol Accounting/Finance team. The division ensures accurate accounting of state revenue collection and departmental expenses and collaborates with leadership on the Department’s alcohol- and tax-related processes and procedures. The team provides centralized accounting services for Alcohol Operations; helps coordinate wholesale alcoholic liquor distribution to more than 2,000 privately owned Iowa retailers; manages Class E Alcohol License Accounts and Liquor Sales Order processing; reconciles liquor inventory and sales revenue daily; facilitates Beer and Wine Tax reporting and collections; and collaborates with the Alcohol Operations and Licensing Team and private warehousing and distribution partner Ruan. The position supports financial activity in operational systems, communicates with customers and the distribution partner about delivery discrepancies and other retailer issues, processes inventory adjustments and cash receipts, and follows internal procedures for financial transactions. Applicants must live in Iowa. The position is eligible for a hybrid schedule after six months of successful employment and training. The final candidate will undergo background checks, including criminal history, fingerprint, and Iowa tax filing checks.

Requirements

Meet at least one of the listed minimum qualification pathways: three years of full-time experience processing financial or related data within established systems and procedures, including verifying, entering, or maintaining transaction records; a total of three years of qualifying education and/or experience, with 30 semester hours of accredited accounting or business coursework equaling one year of experience; or current, continuous state executive branch experience that includes 18 months of full-time work as an Accounting Support Technician 1.
Live within the State of Iowa.
Knowledge of professional accounting principles, theories, concepts, and terms.
Ability to classify accounting transactions, maintain and reconcile accounts, close accounts, and prepare reports and statements.
Knowledge of the programs of the department for which accounting services are provided.
Demonstrate initiative, effort, attention to detail, and commitment by completing assignments efficiently with minimal supervision.
Work and communicate with internal and external clients and customers while providing polite, quality professional service.

Nice To Haves

Experience with D365 Warehouse Management System or an equivalent, including processing and analyzing vendor payments, customer sales orders, and inventory adjustments.
Experience with the State Financial System, I3 and/or Iowa Advantage, GenTax (IMPACT), Workday, and Microsoft Excel.
Experience in governmental accounting, licensing, and taxation.
Prior customer service and multitasking experience.

Responsibilities

Support financial activity in operational systems, including IADV, Microsoft Dynamics 365, GENTAX (IMPACT), and fleet and warehouse integrations.
Communicate with customers and the distribution partner about delivery discrepancies, exceptions, and other retailer issues.
Accurately process inventory adjustments.
Process cash receipts, including liquor payment journals, licensing revenue, tax reports, and other miscellaneous inflows.
Provide support for and adhere to internal procedures for financial transactions.