HHS Program Accountant Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/newprint/4790404) Apply  HHS Program Accountant Salary $61,110.40 - $94,806.40 Annually Location Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA Job Type Full-time Job Number 25-01914 Agency 400 Health & Human Services-Administration Opening Date 01/14/2025 Closing Date 1/24/2025 11:59 PM Central LinkedIn Tag #LI-POST Point of Contact Natalie Storm natalie.storm@hhs.iowa.gov + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Description Under the direction of the Director of Accounting Services, this position will manage the accounting needs over a specific functional area of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Funding for the Department consists of approximately $9 billion in annual receipts with over 380 state and federal funding sources. The Accounting team is responsible for managing the complete lifecycle of assigned federal awards, working with programmatic points of contact, budget analysts, management and other groups as necessary. The Accounting team prepares and submits federal and state financial reports, including the Department’s financial package for inclusion in the State of Iowa’s ACFR, cash management reports, the schedule of federal expenditures, and reports on final disposition of appropriations. The Accountants provide financial oversight of the Department’s ancillary accounting systems, ensuring the transactions occurring are in compliance with federal, state, and department policies. The Accountants provide technical consultation in the resolution of complex accounting problems, and review, interpret, and implement changes to processes as a result of changes in laws and regulations Responsibilities: This position will: + Manage the complete lifecycle of assigned federal awards, including formulating budgets, monitoring spend, analyzing transactional data for proper claiming in federal awards, determining cash flow needs, preparing and submitting federal financial reports, and providing direction on necessary adjustments. + Develop procedures and coordinate preparation and reconciliation of state and federal financial reports. + Serve as subject matter experts on the Department’s ancillary accounting systems, directing the accounting work and providing technical assistance. + Assist in the preparation of Departmental Reports Requirements: To be effective, the candidate must develop a strong understanding of HHS programs and the Department financial processes, and be able to effectively communicate them to various audiences. The candidate must have a firm grasp of the state’s accounting system. The desired candidate will be: + Flexible, willing to adapt, and able to work independently + able to quickly identify issues, offer solutions and continuously establish and maintain adequate accounting procedures Benefits We have a great total compensation package for our full-time employees, including: Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) (Employee contributes 6.29%/State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) Retirement Investors Club (RIC) (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan) (State of Iowa matches up to $75/month) Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (See below for additional information) Vacation Leave (96 hours/year to begin, and increases with years of service) Sick Leave (144 hours/year) Paid Holidays (9 days/year) Flexible Spending Accounts Life Insurance ($20,000 paid for by the State of Iowa) Long-Term Disability Insurance For additional information on benefitsclick here. Click hereto see how we compare with other employers or offers by using our Total Compensation Calculator. Background Checks Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position. The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the DHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD). Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visitwww.dhs.gov/E-Verify Minimum Qualification Requirements Graduation from an accredited college or university with twelve semester hours in accounting course work and experience equal to thirty months of responsible full-time work in accounting, accounts examination or verification, budgeting or closely related fiscal work with a governmental agency, public accounting firm, or private industry; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one year of the required experience for each year of the required education to a maximum of four years; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting thirty semester hours of graduate level course work in accounting, business administration or finance for each year of the required experience to a maximum substitution of sixty hours; OR Certified Public Accountants will qualify with eighteen months of the required experience; OR employees withcurrentcontinuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to nine months of full-time work. as an Accountant 2. 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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 (https://iowa.attract.neogov.com/recruitment/p/benefits) to explore more about our unparalleled benefits and discover what makes us unique. 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If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question.Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa. + Yes - I understand and agree. + No 02 PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq? + 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 + Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq 03 Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with twelve semester hours in accounting coursework? IF YES -How many months do you have of responsible full-time work experience in accounting, accounts examination or verification, budgeting or closely related fiscal work with a governmental agency, public accounting firm, or private industry? + Not applicable – I do not have a degree with twelve semester hours in accounting coursework + No experience in accounting, accounts examination or verification, budgeting or closely related fiscal work with a governmental agency, public accounting firm, or private industry + Less than 15 months of responsible full-time experience in accounting, accounts examination or verification, budgeting or closely related fiscal work + 15 months to less than 30 months of responsible full-time experience in accounting, accounts examination or verification, budgeting or closely related fiscal work + 30 months or more of responsible full-time experience in accounting, accounts examination or verification, budgeting or closely related fiscal work 04 How many years do you have of a combination of accredited college/university coursework and/or responsible full-time work experience in accounting, accounts examination or verification, budgeting or closely related fiscal work with a governmental agency, public accounting firm, or private industry? 30 semester hours equals one year of experience. + No experience in accounting, accounts examination or verification, budgeting or closely related fiscal work with a governmental agency, public accounting firm, or private industry + Less than two years of combined education and experience in accounting, accounts examination or verification, budgeting or closely related fiscal work with a governmental agency, public accounting firm, or private industry + Two years to less than four years of combined education and experience in accounting, accounts examination or verification, budgeting or closely related fiscal work with a governmental agency, public accounting firm, or private industry + Four years to less than six and a half years of combined education and experience in accounting, accounts examination or verification, budgeting or closely related fiscal work with a governmental agency, public accounting firm, or private industry + Six and a half years or more of combined education and experience in accounting, accounts examination or verification, budgeting or closely related fiscal work with a governmental agency, public accounting firm, or private industry 05 Have you graduated from an accredited college/university AND do you have six months of full-time experience in accounting, accounts examination or verification, budgeting or closely related fiscal work with a governmental agency, public accounting firm, or private industry? IF YES – How many years do you have of a combination of GRADUATE level (post bachelor's degree) coursework in accounting, business administration or finance AND/OR ADDITIONAL (not used to count for the first portion of the question) full-time experience in accounting, accounts examination or verification, budgeting or closely related fiscal work with a governmental agency, public accounting firm, or private industry? 30 semester hours of GRADUATE level coursework equals one year of experience. + I have not graduated from an accredited college or university AND/OR I do not have the six months of identified experience. + Less than 12 months of the combined GRADUATE level education and experience listed above + 12 months to less than 24 months of the combined GRADUATE level education and experience listed above + 24 months or more of the combined GRADUATE level education and experience listed above 06 Are you a Certified Public Accountant? IF YES -How many months do you have of responsible full-time work experience in accounting, accounts examination or verification, budgeting or closely related fiscal work with a governmental agency, public accounting firm, or private industry? + I am not a Certified Public Accountant + Less than eighteen months of experience + Eighteen months or more of the required experience 07 Are you a current State of Iowa employee - executive branch?IF YES -How many months of experience do you have in the classification of Accountant 2 for the State of Iowa? + Not applicable – I am not a State of Iowa employee + No experience in the classification of Accountant 2 for the State of Iowa + Less than nine months of experience in the classification of Accountant 2 for the State of Iowa + Nine months or more of experience in the classification of Accountant 2 for the State of Iowa Required Question Agency State of Iowa Website hhs.iowa.gov Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email