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Job Description
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.
Shift :
Monday - Friday 8:00 am -4:30 pm
Location :
Ames, IA 50010 We are excited to announce an immediate opening for a Federal Aid Team Lead ( Accountant 3) Are you a customer service-oriented leader? We would be thrilled to have you on our Assets Team! 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 Federal Aid 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. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following: Working closely with the accounting manager, overseeing the daily functions of the Assets Team involves reviewing tasks, assisting team members, and providing necessary guidance to ensure smooth operations. Analyzing and interpreting financial transactions such as capital 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. What we offer
YOU:
Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance Insurance benefits start first of the month following 30 days of employment. 2025 health and dental insurance premiums can be found here 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 variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial) We encourage you to view more about the State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website ! You have the freedom to flourish in Iowa - Apply today! The Iowa Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing any screening, interviewing, pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please direct your request to the Affirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) Officer at: aa-eeo@iowadot.
us Reasonable accommodation such as:
interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment / devices, ADA access, etc. This does not include scheduling needs. E-Verify and Right to Work The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify , a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees' rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov . 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; OR 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; OR 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; OR Certified Public Accountants will qualify with eighteen months of the required experience; OR 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.
