Staff Accountant

Join the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) as our Staff Accountant and be part of a team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for Iowans through affordable housing, community development, and financial stability.

The Iowa Finance Authority is dedicated to enhancing the economic well-being of Iowans. We provide a wide range of programs to support affordable housing, community development, and water quality initiatives. From helping first-time home buyers to supporting disaster recovery efforts, IFA plays a crucial role in improving the quality of life for residents across the state.

IFA is seeking a Staff Accountant to manage our accounts payable, safeguard our financial assets, and perform various accounting functions in line with GAAP. Responsibilities include processing vendor invoices, reconciling accounts, and supporting the State of Iowa’s accounting system.

• Accounts Payable: Follows processes to ensure all vendor invoices and requests for payment are timely and accurately disbursed.
• Accounting System: Primary department resource for the Iowa Advantage system (State of Iowa’s accounting system). Processes claims, revenues, and expenditures within system.
• Accounting Team Support: Serve as a backup for accounts receivable, cash management, and investment functions.

Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles, excellent analytical and communication skills, and exemplify our Core Values:

As an employee of the Iowa Finance Authority, you are a State of Iowa employee, and you are eligible to enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Paid Time Off: Enjoy vacation with accruals that rollover on a yearly basis, sick leave with no limits on accrual and 9 paid holidays per year.
• Great Benefits: Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options.
• Retirement Plan: IPERS Retirement package and an option for a deferred compensation plan.
• Flexibility: Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care).
• Life Insurance: Free Life Insurance.
• Support: Employee Assistance Programs and Employee Discount Programs.

To learn more about benefits available to State of Iowa employees visit the benefits web page.

The Staff Accountant position is a non-merit, contract-covered position that is classified by the State of Iowa as Accountant
2. This position is exempt per FLSA regulations.

Applicant must pass a comprehensive background check before an offer for employment will be extended.

The Iowa Finance Authority is an EEO/AA Employer

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.

This is a non-merit position with the Health & Human Services
- State Operated Specialty Care.

Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral…