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

27-00901

Agency

645 Iowa Department of Transportation

Opening Date

09/28/2026

Closing Date

10/18/2026 11:59 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag

#LI-POST

Point of Contact

Traci Springer - Traci.Springer@iowadot.us

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Job Description

Do you have an eye for detail and love numbers? Our Team has an immediate opening for a customer-service-focused individual. We offer a collaborative workspace to encourage teamwork and good communication. If you are looking to make lives better, be a part of a supportive, engaging team, and provide excellent customer service - this may be the position for you!

Iowa DOT's Mission is Making Lives Better Through Transportation. To accomplish our Mission, the person selected for this position will demonstrate actions and behaviors guided by the Iowa DOT's five CORE values: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception.

Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00 am -4:30 pm

Location: Ames, IA 50010

In this Accounting Support Technician 2 role, you will:

• Provide technical support for financial and accounting matters
• Audit, reconcile, deposit and report on financial transactions
• Review, research and adjust funding transactions and discrepancies
• Process financial transactions following DOT policies
• Assist customers with accounting-based questions

As a State of Iowa employee, you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance
• Insurance benefits start the first month following 30 days of employment and costs can be reviewed here.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year.
• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match
• Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.
• Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial).

We encourage you to view more about the State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website!

You have the freedom to flourish in Iowa - Apply now!

Iowa DOT complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the EEO & ADA Officer at 515-689-1009 or via email at amy.weerheim@iowadot.us.

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 inprocessing 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.

Why Choose the State of Iowa?

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Competitive Compensation:

Enjoy a competitive salary that reflects directly on your skills and expertise.

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Health and Wellness:

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:

Elevate your career with continuous learning opportunities. We support your growth through training programs, workshops, and tuition reimbursement.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

We care about your well-being beyond the workplace. Access confidential counseling, resources, and support through our Employee Assistance Program.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces all backgrounds and perspectives. We believe diversity is a strength that drives innovation.

Join Us - Elevate Your Career:

Ready to elevate your career with the State of Iowa? Click here to explore more about our unparalleled benefits and discover what makes us unique. Your success is our priority!

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• No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq
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Do you have 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?

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• No

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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
• I am not a current permanent State of Iowa employee

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To best answer the following questions, focus on one specific situation/task in as much detail as possible and avoid generic responses. In this position, you will be given information that is considered confidential. Please describe a time that demonstrates how you handle confidential information.

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Tell us about a time you needed to learn a new skill or gain knowledge to complete a difficult task or project. What steps did you take to learn? What was the outcome of the task or project?

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Employer State of Iowa

Agency 645 Iowa Department of Transportation Address 800 Lincoln Way

Ames, Iowa, 50010

Website https://iowadot.gov/careers/