Accounting Support Technician - Polk

The Iowa Department of Revenue’s Financial Services Division is seeking an Accounting Support Technician 2 to join our Alcohol Accounting/Finance team.

The Financial Services Division ensures the accurate accounting of state revenue collection and departmental expenses, while collaborating with leadership to manage the Department’s alcohol and tax-related processes and procedures. Additionally, this team of the division:

• Provides centralized accounting services for Alcohol Operations
• Helps coordinate wholesale alcoholic liquor distribution to more than 2,000 privately-owned retailers across Iowa
• Manages Class E Alcohol License Accounts and Liquor Sales Order processing
• Conducts daily reconciliation of Liquor Inventory and Liquor Sales revenues
• Facilitates Beer and Wine Tax reporting and collections
• Effectively collaborates with the Alcohol Operations and Licensing Team along with our Private Warehousing and Distribution partner Ruan

• Key team member for financial activity within operational systems including IADV, Microsoft Dynamics 365, GENTAX (IMPACT), as well as fleet and warehouse integrations
• Communicate with customers and our distribution partner on delivery discrepancies, exception instances, or other retailer issues and accurately process inventory adjustments
• Process cash receipts: liquor payment journals, licensing revenue, tax reports and other miscellaneous inflows
• Provide support and adhere to internal procedures for financial transactions

• Experience with D365 Warehouse Management System (or equivalent) – processing and analyzing Vendor Payments and Customer Sales Orders and Inventory Adjustments
• Experience with the State Financial System – I3 and/or Iowa Advantage, Gen Tax (IMPACT) systems, Workday, and Microsoft Excel
• Experience working in Governmental Accounting, Licensing, and Taxation
• Prior customer service and multi-tasking experience

• Knowledge of professional accounting principles, theories, concepts and terms.
• Ability to classify accounting transactions, maintain and reconcile accounts, close accounts and prepare reports and statements
• Knowledge of the programs of the department for which accounting services are provided
• Displays a high level of initiative, effort, attention to detail and commitment by completing assignments efficiently with minimal supervision
• Works and communicates with all internal and external clients and customers providing polite, quality professional service

The Iowa Department of Revenue is a well‑respected employer. We are focused on providing excellent customer service, while offering a wonderful team atmosphere, work‑life balance, free parking, and casual attire. We offer a flexible working environment and opportunities to work from home with the ability to work from anywhere in the State of Iowa as long as it is your primary residence.

We have a great total compensation package for all of our full‑time employees, including:

• Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS)
• Retirement Investors Club (RIC)
• Flexible Working Environment
  - Work from Home Opportunities
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays (9 days/year)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Long‑Term Disability Insurance

The mission of the Iowa Department of Revenue is to serve Iowans through the responsible collection and generation of revenue to support the public good. If you’re looking for a career with an organization that values its employees and customers, you’ve come to the right place.

This position will be eligible for a…