Accounting, Accounts Payable, Analysis Skills, Background Investigation, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, English Language, Keyboards, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Office Equipment, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Reconciliation, Reporting Skills, Spreadsheets, Tax Returns, Team Player, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Writing Skills
Accounts Payable Lead
Salary
$19.00 - $21.00 Hourly
Location
Council Bluffs, IA
Job Type
Regular, Full-Time
Division
Management Services
Department
Accounting
Opening Date
07/01/2026
Closing Date
8/16/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
This position is responsible for coordinating daily activities relating to Iowa Western's accounts payable.
Job Duties
- Demonstrates IWCC's core mission, vision and values
- Verify, enter, and file documentation
- Perform check runs, generate student refund wire file, reconcile payments
- Prepare board report
- Audit purchase card receipts, ensure transactions align with policy
- Research outstanding items or questions
- Update spreadsheets with W9 information
- Initiate the ACH implementation process and manage the workflow
- Contact new and existing vendors to drive enrollment in the virtual card program
- Assist with implementation of new student refund platform
- Prepare 1099 tax forms
- Follow state and IRS guidelines
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year accounting or business office experience
- Strong research and time management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills including the ability to multi-task, to meet deadlines, to maintain and access paper and electronic files, to produce error-free final reports, to problem solve, and to manage time and output
- Excellent customer service skills required
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
- Ability to function collaboratively as part of a fast-paced, customer oriented team
- Professional in communications, appearance, relationships, and responsiveness
- Positive attitude
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times
- Self-starter with the ability to perform with little or no direct supervision
- Ability to pass a background check
Physical Demands
- The employee frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, telephone and basic office equipment
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear
- Ability to lift up to 10lbs
- Ability to drive company owned or personal vehicle.
Cognitive Requirements:
- Reading, Writing, Calculating
- Social Interaction Skills
- Reasoning/Analysis
- Works with Minimal Supervision
Comprehensive benefits package, including employer paid time off, of up to 19 paid holidays, additional 88 hours of paid time off in the summer, vacation & sick time; employer paid medical, dental, life; HSA with a match, IPERS pension plan with over 9% employer match, reduced summer schedule, free access to our new wellness facility, employee concierge services, and many other voluntary benefits to choose from. Click here to learn more!
Employer Iowa Western Community College (IA)
Address 2700 College Rd
Council Bluffs, Iowa, 51503
Website https://www.iwcc.edu/
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Iowa Western Community College Inc