Accounting Supervisor

Salary : $65,395.20 - $116,542.40 Annually
Location : Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA
Job Type: Full-time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 24-03109
Agency: 625 Iowa Department of Revenue
Division: Internal Services Division
Opening Date: 03/13/2024
Closing Date: 3/24/2024 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag: #LI-POST
Point of Contact: Samantha Basar samantha.basar@iowa.gov
Job Description
The Iowa Department of Revenue's Internal Services Division is seeking two Public Service Managers to act as Accounting Supervisors. This division manages all administrative functions for the Department, including the following:

• Manages the Department's $155.4 million budget and provides centralized accounting services
• Performs project management and management of facilities
• Coordinates Department procurement
• Oversees general administrative services for the Department
• Protects and preserves taxpayer information
• Manages human resources, data analytics, security & disclosure, and communication strategy throughout various types of media

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Actively participate in modernization of various IT solutions
• Develop and submit the annual/monthly financial and performance reports
• Supervise the accounting unit to monitor, provide timely and accurate GAAP packages on an annual basis.
• Supervise, assist and mentor accounting staff to include cross-training of critical accounting tasks

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the following:

• Annual GAAP package, monthly closeout processes and financial statement experience in accordance with DOM/DAS schedules
• Implementing new technologies and methodologies to improve accounting processes
• Accounting related systems and/or ledger accounts for a multi-fund company or agency
• Reading, teaching, and implementing law, code, rules and regulations that impact accounting policies/financials

Job Specific Competencies:

• Law and Government: Understand and adhere to applicable laws, legal codes, administrative rules, and regulations
• Inductive Reasoning: Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions
• Administration: Plan, organize, control, and effectively direct the work of assigned staff.
• Administration and Management: Apply business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Deductive Reasoning: Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Employer Highlights:
The Iowa Department of Revenue is a well-respected employer. We are focused on providing excellent customer service, while offering a wonderful team atmosphere, work-life balance, free parking, and casual attire. We offer a flexible working environment and opportunities to work from home with the ability to work from anywhere in the State of Iowa as long as it is your primary residence. We have a great total compensation package for all of our full-time employees, including:

• Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS)
  
• Retirement Investors Club (RIC)
  
• Flexible Working Environment- Work from Home Opportunities
  
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  
• Vacation Leave
  
• Sick Leave
  
• Paid Holidays (9 days/year)
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  
• Life Insurance
  
• Long-Term Disability Insurance

Questions?
The mission of the Iowa Department of Revenue is to serve Iowans and support the state government by collecting all taxes required by law, but no more. Our strength is driven by the skills, talents, and diversity of our people. We value and promote diversity and inclusion in every aspect of our business and at every level of our organization. If you're looking for a career with an organization that values its employees and customers, you've come to the right place.
Applicants must live within the State of Iowa to qualify for this position.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
1) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and experience equal to four years of full-time work in program administration, development, management, or operations.
2) Eight years of full-time work experience in program administration, development, management, or operations.
3) All of the following (a and b):
a. Four years of full-time work experience work in program administration, development, management, or operations; and
b. A combination of a total of four years of education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience. Graduation from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program is also equivalent to one year of full-time experience or education.
4) All of the following (a, b, and c):
a. Two years of full-time work experience work in program administration, development, management, or operations; and
b. A combination of a total of four years of education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work equals one year of full-time experience; and
c. A combination of a total of two years of graduate-level education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university course work in a public-service-related area (e.g., public or business administration, social work, law, education, engineering) equals one year of full-time experience. Graduation from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program is also equivalent to one year of full-time experience or education.
5) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of full-time work as a Public Service Supervisor or comparable specific management-level position.
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• Less than two years of experience in program administration, development, management, or operations
• Two years to less than four years of experience in program administration, development, management, or operations
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Do you have a minimum of four years of full-time work experience in program administration, development, management, or operations? IF YES
How many total years do you have of combined post-high school education and ADDITIONAL (not used to count for the first portion of the question) full-time experience in program administration, development, management, or operations?
NOTE 1: 30 thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
NOTE 2: Graduation from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program is also equivalent to one year of full-time experience or education.

• Not applicable - I do not have a minimum of four years of experience in program administration, development, management, or operations
• Four years to less than six years of combined post-high school education and full-time experience in program administration, development, management, or operations
• Six years to less than eight years of combined post-high school education and full-time experience in program administration, development, management, or operations
• Eight or more years of combined post-high school education and full-time experience in program administration, development, management, or operations

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Do you have two years of full-time work experience in program administration, development, management, or operations? IF YES - How many years do you have of a combination of GRADUATE level (post bachelor's degree) course work and ADDITIONAL (not used to count for the first portion question) full-time experience in program administration, development, management, or operations?
NOTE 1: 24 semester hours of accredited graduate college or university course work in a public-service-related area (e.g., public or business administration, social work, law, education, engineering) equals one year of full-time experience
NOTE 2: Graduation from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program is also equivalent to one year of full-time experience or education.

• Not applicable - I do not have GRADUATE level (post bachelor's degree) course work or Iowa Certified Public Manager Program certification
• Less than two years of combined GRADUATE level (post bachelor's degree) course work and full-time experience in program administration, development, management, or operations
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