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Financial Reporting Tax Accountant

Accountant -II

Job in Muscatine, Muscatine County, Iowa, 52761, USA
Listing for: EmergencyMD
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-02
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Tax Accountant
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting, Tax Accountant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Accountant I-II

Job Purpose

Provide accounting support for the department, including financial statement and report preparation, and maintenance of the general ledger.

Specific Responsibilities
  • Prepare for and assist with daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting tasks, such as:
    • Prepare monthly account reconciliations.
    • Prepare work papers and gather information for the annual financial audit.
    • Support monthly financial statements and large consumer reports preparation.
    • Support budget and projections preparation.
    • Support cost of service studies and rate adjustments.
    • Prepare work papers for Insurance renewal applications.
  • Provide accounting support for functions within the department, with a focus on the general ledger, including the following:
    • Prepare and post journal entries.
    • Review and post accounts payable batches.
    • Prepare and post procurement card credit card logs.
    • Post daily customer service batches, misc receivable transactions, and reconcile banking activity.
    • Post daily Inventory batches.
    • Maintain fixed asset records, construction work in process records, and other records as required.
    • Track all fixed assets activities and book depreciation.
    • Track all capital and large projects spend and complete required project reporting.
    • Review daily bank transactions and reconcile monthly bank statements.
    • Administer the job sales billing process, including preparation of draft billings for approval by appropriate department.
    • Prepare monthly sales and use tax remittances and filings.
    • Prepare 1099 forms and filings
    • Prepare annual property tax and ad valorem tax reports.
    • Keep up to date on GASB and implement new GASB standards.
    • Accountant II level specific responsibilities can include:
  • Approve accounts payable prepayment reports, upload banking transactions and bank transfers online.
  • Approve banking exceptions (Positive Pay) in online banking.
  • Be point of contact for procurement credit cards and assist with credit card issues.
  • Point of contact for FEMA claims and reporting.
  • Maintain and add new chart of accounts and other set-up in the accounting software.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert for accounting software and help troubleshoot issues.
  • Perform year-end closing tasks.
  • Serve as a co-lead for audit and year-end financial preparations.
  • Provide guidance and assistance to Accountants and Specialist roles.
    • Other Responsibilities
  • Prepare reports for regulatory and non-regulatory agencies and other internal reports as assigned.
  • Review and process applications for Iowa sales tax and utility sales tax exemptions from local businesses.
  • Act as backup for Accounting Supervisor as needed.
  • Other duties as required.
    • Qualifications Knowledge
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
  • A minimum of 1 year of accounting experience is preferred for Accountant I position. A minimum of 5 years accounting experience is preferred for Accountant II position. Prior experience with government/public utility experience (GASB) preferred.
  • Previous payroll experience and knowledge of Iowa and Illinois state tax is a plus.
  • Knowledge of GAAP regulations required.
    • Skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and listening skills, with ability to build productive professional relationships and promote a team atmosphere.
  • Proficiency with use of Microsoft Office Word and Excel at an intermediate level; proficiency with a computerized accounting and/or payroll system desired
  • Good judgment and critical thinking skills.
  • Problem identification, analysis, and solving.
    • Abilities
  • Ability to work as part of a team, either as team leader or a member of a team.
  • Ability to drive results and ensure work is accomplished properly, safely, and in a timely manner.
  • Ability to work independently, effectively prioritize work, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and adjust work priorities as needed to meet department/organizational objectives.
  • Ability to use discretion in maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information.
  • Ability to operate office equipment, including 10-key, fax machine, and copier.
    • Other

    Position Requirements
  • Must be able to attend work on a regular basis and work extended hours as needed.
    • Work Environment
  • Work environment is primarily in an office environment.
  • Must comply with all safety and site rules at all locations.
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