Accounting Support Technician 2

Accounting Support Technician 2

Salary

$47,715.20 - $70,720.00 Annually

Location

Ames - 50010 - Story County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

27-01093

Agency

222 Corrections - Community Based Corrections - Fort Dodge

Opening Date

10/21/2026

Closing Date

11/1/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Point of Contact

Chrystal Brown (chrystal.brown@iowa.gov)

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Job Description

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact behind the scenes in Iowa's correctional system?

As an Accounting Support Technician 2 with the Iowa Department of Corrections - Second District in Ames, you'll play a vital role in keeping our financial operations running smoothly.

This position is perfect for detail-oriented professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy organizing information, and want to support a mission-driven team making a difference every day.

The Accounting Support Technician 2 is responsible for performing multiple accounting-related functions for our district.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receives and processes all invoices for the department in a timely manner.
• Receives and processes revenue with the proper revenue code.
• Prepares bank deposits.
• Maintains and reconciles multiple accounts within the centralized financial system.
• Enters activity into the Fiduciary General Ledger and ensures documentation is maintained.
• Reviews and reconciles Fiduciary accounts to weekly banking processes and monthly bank statements.
• Certifies Balance Sheet is balanced and accurate.
• Performs financial record-keeping and account maintenance of three Residential Banking and Client Fees Database accounting systems.
• Assists with training in Residential Banking system procedures, Client Fees Database procedures, and provides technical assistance to field staff on client fees and banking matters.
• Assists Managers and Supervisors with staff expense claim reimbursements and out-of-state travel policy and procedures.
• Assists with creating invoices and reviews prepared invoices for federal contracts, for services rendered. Verifies payments are received and proper documentation is maintained.
• Assists Public Services Manager 1 in preparation of operating budget.
• Performs miscellaneous financial balancing and reconciliation reports as needed.

We're seeking someone who has:

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to multitask
• Effective communication skills-both written and verbal
• The ability to handle confidential information with professionalism
• Self-driven
• Ability to collaborate
• Positive attitude

Benefits:

• Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)

• Retirement Investors Club (RIC)

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Vacation Leave

• Sick Leave

• Paid Holidays (9 days/year)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Life Insurance

• Long-Term Disability Insurance

Work hours are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

E-Verify and Right to Work

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.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

• Three years of full-time work experience in processing financial or related data within established systems and procedures, including verifying, entering, or maintaining transaction records.
• A total of three years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in accounting or business equals one year of full-time experience.
• Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes eighteen months of full-time work as an Accounting Support Technician 1.

For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.

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Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Enjoy the peace of mind knowing that the State of Iowa covers 90% of the premiums, providing you and your loved ones with excellent coverage at a remarkably low cost.

Retirement Planning:

We are proud to offer the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS). A defined benefit plan, IPERS benefits are guaranteed for life, meaning once you retire, you will receive the same monthly benefit for the remainder of your life (once vested). We invest in your long-term financial well-being, so you can retire with peace of mind. Click here to learn more about IPERS.

Paid Time Off:

Life is unpredictable, and at the State of Iowa, we understand the importance of work-life balance. Our leave policies, including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave with unlimited accrual, ensure you have the flexibility you need for personal and family matters.

Professional Development:

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Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

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Do you have a total of three years of education and/or full-time work experience in processing financial or related data within established systems and procedures, including verifying, entering, or maintaining transaction records? Thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in accounting or business equals one year of full-time experience.

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Are you a current permanent State of Iowa employee? IF YES - Do you have current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes eighteen months of full-time work as an Accounting Support Technician 1?

• I am a current permanent State of Iowa employee and have current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes eighteen months of full-time work as an Accounting Support Technician 1
• I am a current permanent State of Iowa employee but do not have current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes eighteen months of full-time work as an Accounting Support Technician 1
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Employer State of Iowa

Agency 222 Corrections - Community Based Corrections - Fort Dodge Address 311 1st Ave S

Fort Dodge, Iowa, 50501

Website https://doc.iowa.gov/second-district