Accounting Associate

• Location 620 Cherry Street,Des Moines, IA, 50309,United States
• Employee Type Admin FT - Non Exempt

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) is the largest public transit agency in Iowa. DART provides transportation anyone can access through services that include 11 Bus Routes (starting June 14), Paratransit, and On Demand. Resources support those who vanpool, walk or bike to move through the region in an efficient and affordable way. Services connect thousands of people every day to jobs, school, medical appointments, entertainment and more.

This foundational accounting role performs core accounting and cash-handling functions for DART, with primary responsibility for money room processing, deposit preparation, cash receipting, and routine accounts receivable and general journal entry support. This position works closely with department team members to ensure revenue and cash receipts are accurately counted, documented, deposited, recorded, and reconciled. The role supports a variety of revenue receipting workflows, maintains required records, identifies and escalates discrepancies, and helps protect effective internal controls.

PAY: $50k - $60k

• Count, sort, verify, and prepare farebox cash, coin, token and checks for deposit and armored car pickup using vault, cash-counting, and approved equipment
• Coordinate scheduled pickup with armored car service and monitor money room supplies, equipment, and cash-counting issues for timely resolution

• Prepare daily deposits and process check scans for farebox, mail, and other cash receipts
• Reconcile cash counts, farebox activity, sales batches, pass sales activity, returned deposits, and bank confirmations; elevate variances for review
• Record and post ACH, credit card, and routine cash receipts within accounting and bank systems
• Track deposit activity and provide departmental deposit support; follow up on missing documentation and communicate discrepancies to the Staff Accountant or Accounting Manager
• Assist with returned deposit items, bank corrections, and deposit research by gathering documentation and preparing clear support for review

• Post approved batches from integrated systems and source reports
• Prepare invoices, credit memos, journal entries, and related accounting documentation in accordance with GAAP principles
• Coordinate with Customer Service, Operations, and Finance to research cash-to-farebox reporting differences and help resolve source data questions
• Maintain accurate electronic and paper records to support month‑end close, audit requests, and financial reporting

• Coordinate with Customer Service, Procurement, Finance, and external partners regarding deposits, invoicing, sales activity, and banking transactions
• Provide accurate information and support related to cash receipt processes, documentation, ACH/wire activity, and positive pay review

• Follow established cash handling, security, internal control, segregation of duties, and deposit control procedures; promptly report discrepancies or control concerns
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of financial data and accounting information
• Follow documented procedures and assist with process updates and audit support activities
• Support annual audit and internal control review by retrieving and organizing supporting documentation
• Perform other accounting and administrative support duties as assigned

• Associate's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field required
• One (1) year of cash handling, bookkeeping, accounts receivable, banking, accounting coursework, or internship experience preferred
• Experience using cash counters, vaults, point‑of‑sale reports, accounting systems, or spreadsheet‑based reconciliations preferred

• Knowledge of basic accounting principles, cash handling procedures, reconciliations, internal…