Federal Aid Team Lead

Missions and values

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 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Location: Ames, IA 50010

Title: Federal Aid Team Lead (Accountant
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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.

• Work closely with the accounting manager, overseeing the daily functions of the Federal Aid Team, reviewing tasks, assisting team members, and providing guidance to ensure smooth operations.
• Analyze and interpret financial transactions such as capital transactions to ensure compliance with State and Federal rules and regulations.
• Instruct and advise employees in the operation of our accounting systems.
• Prepare supporting schedules in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.
• Test system updates to ensure internal controls are met and maintain compliance with State and Federal rules and regulations.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with twelve semester hours in accounting coursework 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 coursework 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 refer to the complete job description.

• Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance.
• Insurance benefits begin the first of the 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 nine 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).

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 Affiliate: aa-eeo.

Reasonable accommodations may include interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment or devices, ADA access, etc. Scheduling accommodations are not included.

The State of Iowa participates in E‑Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of newly hired employees. New hires will be verified through the E‑Verify system within the required timeframe. The State of Iowa also complies with federal Right to Work laws, protecting employees’ rights to work without joining a labor organization.