Accounts Receivable Team Lead

State of Iowa • Ames - 50010 - Story County, IA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Iowa DOT's Mission is Making Lives Better Through Transportation. To accomplish our Mission, the person selected for this position will demonstrate actions and behaviors guided by the Iowa DOT’s five CORE values: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception. We are excited to announce an immediate opening for an Accounts Receivable Team Lead (Accountant Senior). We offer a collaborative workspace to encourage teamwork and good communication. If you are looking to make lives better, be a part of a supportive, engaging team, and provide excellent customer service, this may be the position for you! Our best candidate will possess a strong background in team leadership, demonstrating the ability to guide a productive group effectively. Experience with Accounts Receivable is essential, as is a commitment to providing outstanding service to both internal and external stakeholders. Attention to detail is crucial, along with the capability to manage tight deadlines and navigate the complexities of statutory requirements. A self-motivated individual who excels both independently and as part of a team will find this role particularly rewarding.

Requirements

• 6 months’ experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in accounting or the accounting field.
• 6 months’ experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in one or in a combination of the following areas: accounting, auditing, budgeting, economics, or finance.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, business administration, or finance, and experience equal to two and a half years of full-time work in accounting, accounts examination or verification, budgeting, or closely-related fiscal work.
• Six and a half years of full-time work experience in accounting, accounts examination or verification, budgeting, or closely-related fiscal work.
• A total of six and a half years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in accounting, business administration, or finance field equals one year of full-time experience.
• Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certificate, and experience equal to eighteen months of full-time work in accounting, accounts examination or verification, budgeting, or closely-related fiscal work.
• Employees with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes eighteen months of full-time experience as an Accountant.

Nice To Haves

• Customer service-oriented leader
• Strong background in team leadership
• Experience with Accounts Receivable
• Attention to detail
• Capability to manage tight deadlines
• Ability to navigate the complexities of statutory requirements
• Self-motivated individual who excels both independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the accounting supervisor, overseeing the daily functions of the Accounts Receivable Team involves reviewing tasks, assisting team members, and providing necessary guidance to ensure smooth operations.
• Analyzing and interpreting financial transactions to ensure they comply with State and Federal Rules and Regulations.
• Instructing and advising employees in the operation of our accounting systems.
• Preparing supporting schedules in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.
• Testing system updates to ensure internal controls are met and ensure we are in compliance with State and Federal rules and regulations.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance
• Insurance benefits start the first month following 30 days of employment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year.
• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match
• Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.
• Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level