Internal Auditor

The Department of Natural Resources encourages all applicants to upload a current resume and cover letter to their online application.
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking applicants for an Accountant 3 vacancy to serve as the Department's Internal Audit Manager. This position works closely with the Department's Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for managing the Department's financial activities and tasks required to meet GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles); for representing the Department in coordination for audit work by the Auditor of State and any related federal fiscal reviews, and developing and maintaining internal controls and financial procedures. Specific duties for this position include:

• Manages day to day oversight of the Department's internal accounting system. This work includes reviewing existing accounting systems, revising and updating accounting procedures, reviewing and incorporating audit recommendations, developing and managing third-party vendor contracts, and researching related GAAP and internal control standards.

• Provides professional advice to Budget and Finance staff in the resolution of difficult accounting problems and answers inquiries from other departmental personnel concerning accounting procedures and policies.

• Directs the compilation of financial data for the Department's annual GAAP, ensures its timely submittal and responds to questions from the from the GAAP team and Auditor of State regarding the information.

• Ensures that the daily cash balance will cover necessary cash flow needs, and initiates internal transfer documents if funds are needed. Ensures timely cash flow and revenue balancing is completed and reported as necessary.

• Serves as Bureau liaison for all e-payment systems. Ensures that all state and federal tax and budget requirement reporting components/requirements are included as part of the initial design and that ongoing e-payment systems are reconciled against the state accounting system on a monthly basis.

• Serves as the primary contact for all State Appeals Board claims and coordinates the processing of these expenditure claims with Department of Administrative Services, State Accounting Enterprise (DAS/SAE), Department of Management (DOM) and the Attorney General's Office. Tracks reverting and non-reverting funds to ensure claims are processed timely when revenues become available and makes decisions related to the appropriate funding source for the payment of all Appeals Board claims.

• Performs secondary approval audits and approval for all types of documents needing payment within the Department.

• Serves as the liaison between the Department and Auditor of State on all matters pertaining to the annual audit. This position will be the first and primary contact on all audit related matters and will manage the Department's processes for responding to Audit comments and implementing changes in response to audit comments.

• Provides technical assistance and financial training to internal customers on strengthening and maintaining proper internal controls. This work includes drafting and editing internal department communications and changes to DAS/SAE procedures, creating and delivering budget and finance training to internal customers, leading the creation of standard operating procedures related to fiscal management.

Essential Functions

• Manages the Department's internal controls with responsibility for developing, updating and managing the Department's internal accounting systems.
• Directs the compilation of financial and necessary and development of Department's annual GAAP package.
• Ensures that the Department's daily cash balances are sufficient to meet the Department's spending obligations.
• Serves as the liaison between the Department and Auditor of State on all matters pertaining to the annual audit.
• Works effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyzes state and federal laws, rules, regulations and guidance and develops accounting policies and procedures to comply with existing and new requirements.

Critical Job Competencies
Job Specific Competencies: Accountability, Attention to Detail, Common Sense, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Customer Focus, Flexibility, Integrity, Team Player, High Productivity, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Self-Management, Technical Competence - Knowledge of professional accounting principles, theories, concepts and terms; Knowledge of the basic trends and current developments in governmental accounting; and Ability to classify accounting transactions, maintain and reconcile accounts, close accounts and prepare reports and statements.
Preference will be given to candidates that are Certified Public Accountants and have experience with auditing and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
What You Get From Us:
A competitive pay plan and rewarding work.
Insurance benefits that start the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
(Premiums can start as low as $61/month for single and $205/month for family coverage).
Separate vacation and sick leave accruals that start on the first day and can roll over annually.
Nine paid holidays/year.
Employee Assistance Program
Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) retirement package with employer match.
Optional deferred compensation (457/401A) plan with employer match.
Professional training opportunities.
Flexible schedules and opportunities for hybrid telework (as approved by supervisor).
Family friendly and professional work environment.
Employee Discount Programs (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling)
The State's total compensation package features benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation. For a list of additional benefits, please visit the DAS website for more information.
The starting salary for new state (Executive Branch) employees is expected to be at the base of the pay range. Additional salary increases may occur after the first six months, and then annually (if applicable).
For more information about DNR Employment Opportunities and position specific notices, please visit the DNR Employment website.
The State of Iowa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Iowa DNR Mission:
To conserve and enhance our natural resources in cooperation with individuals and organizations to improve the quality of life in Iowa and ensure a legacy for future generations.Graduation from an accredited college or university with twelve semester hours in accounting course work and experience equal to thirty months of responsible full-time work in accounting, accounts examination or verification, budgeting or closely related fiscal work with a governmental agency, public accounting firm, or private industry;an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one year of the required experience for each year of the required education to a maximum of four years;an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting thirty semester hours of graduate level course work in accounting, business administration or finance for each year of the required experience to a maximum substitution of sixty hours;Certified Public Accountants will qualify with eighteen months of the required experience;employees with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to nine months of full-time work. as an Accountant 2.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.Employment Type: Full-time