What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Clerk 2 position at State of Iowa - Executive Branch?
Job Description
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of State-Operated Specialty Care, Bureau of Woodward Resource Center is seeking an Accounting Clerk 2 to join our team. This is a full-time position with opportunity for growth and advancement.
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities? Join us at Woodward Resource Center. As an Accounting Clerk 2, you'll play a pivotal role in our Administrative Services division. If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to take on a rewarding position, this could be the perfect job for you!
Role Overview
Woodward Resource Center (WRC) is seeking an Accounting Clerk 2 to join our team. Reporting to the Public Service Manager 2, this position will play a pivotal role in the Administrative Services division as the facility representative (Rep Payee) for benefits received by the individuals served at the Woodward Resource Center.
Key Responsibilities
About Woodward Resource Center (WRC)
Woodward Resource Center (WRC) is committed to providing exceptional care, support, and habilitation services for individuals with intellectual disabilities. As a vital part of Iowa HHS, WRC strives to uphold the highest standards of care and promote the well-being and independence of the individuals we serve.
Benefits Of Joining WRC
Working for the State of Iowa comes with its perks. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth.
Click here to see how we compare with other employers or offers by using our Total Compensation Calculator.
Woodward Highlights
Woodward is a city of approximately 1,300 located in central Iowa. The High Trestle Trail begins here and boasts 25 miles of paved surface running through five towns and four counties in the heart of Iowa. The trail includes an iconic, 1/2-mile, 13-story high bridge across the Des Moines River valley, one of the largest trail bridges in the world. The Iowa Arboretum & Gardens is just a quick drive away offering more trails, scenic overlooks and other amazing natural features.
Woodward is about 30 minutes away Ames, home of Iowa State University. Des Moines, Iowa’s capitol city, is also about the same distance away and home to Wells Fargo Arena (host site of NCAA Basketball and premier concerts) and Lauridsen Skatepark, the nation’s largest skatepark. Additionally, Des Moines hosts one of the nation’s finest State Fairs and is home to professional sports teams the Iowa Cubs, Iowa Wolves, Iowa Barnstormers and Iowa Wild. Check out these 10 Reasons to Move to Iowa .
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 HHS 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 visit www.e-verify.gov .
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalency and two years of clerical accounting experience which involved the compilation, tabulation, examination, verification or recording of financial, statistical or related fiscal data using elementary bookkeeping principles and practices;
OR
the successful completion of a post-high school vocational/technical, business college, or area community college curriculum in accounting which included concentrated course work equivalent to twenty semester hours (or more) in accounting;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of employment in clerical office work for each year of the required education;
OR
substituting the successful completion of thirty semester hours or the academic equivalent in a post high school Business, Accounting or closely related curriculum for each year of the required experience;
OR
any equivalent combination of qualifying education or experience;
OR
employees with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes the equivalent of twelve months of full-time work as an Accounting Clerk 1 shall be considered as qualifying.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description .
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of State-Operated Specialty Care, Bureau of Woodward Resource Center is seeking an Accounting Clerk 2 to join our team. This is a full-time position with opportunity for growth and advancement.
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities? Join us at Woodward Resource Center. As an Accounting Clerk 2, you'll play a pivotal role in our Administrative Services division. If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to take on a rewarding position, this could be the perfect job for you!
Role Overview
Woodward Resource Center (WRC) is seeking an Accounting Clerk 2 to join our team. Reporting to the Public Service Manager 2, this position will play a pivotal role in the Administrative Services division as the facility representative (Rep Payee) for benefits received by the individuals served at the Woodward Resource Center.
Key Responsibilities
- Record Management: Assists in providing a system of records management. Complete monthly reports for management on Title XIX eligible cases and monthly actions. Reviews all medical bills from providers to make sure they have all the insurance information on our individuals. Maintain a Medicare statement of services provided file for the past two years for all our Medicare eligible individuals.Provide proof of disability on request. Provide required reports and documentation for any ongoing benefits.
- Client Payroll: Edits and posts from the payroll wage journal. Sends copies of payroll journal to Social Security Administration on a monthly schedule for SSI redeterminations. Maintain up-to-date records of the number of hours worked. Post wages by individual. Add and remove individuals from payroll per notification of personnel action submitted by WRC Vocational Department. Alphabetize the payroll checks for distribution to individuals or to be deposited into individuals’ accounts.
- Departmental Collaboration and Cross training : Serve as back up for the Accounting Clerk II in the Clients Account office. Work with auditors, surveyors, Central Office, and other customers. Answer telephone, send faxes, sort mail. Filing.
About Woodward Resource Center (WRC)
Woodward Resource Center (WRC) is committed to providing exceptional care, support, and habilitation services for individuals with intellectual disabilities. As a vital part of Iowa HHS, WRC strives to uphold the highest standards of care and promote the well-being and independence of the individuals we serve.
Benefits Of Joining WRC
Working for the State of Iowa comes with its perks. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth.
- Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage!
- Paid Time Off: Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation(96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year).
- Retirement Plans: Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to $75/month).
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
- Insurance Coverage: Benefit from life insurance and free long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind.
- Employee Assistance Program: Access resources and support through our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges.
- Employee Discount Programs: Enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services through our employee discount programs.
Click here to see how we compare with other employers or offers by using our Total Compensation Calculator.
Woodward Highlights
Woodward is a city of approximately 1,300 located in central Iowa. The High Trestle Trail begins here and boasts 25 miles of paved surface running through five towns and four counties in the heart of Iowa. The trail includes an iconic, 1/2-mile, 13-story high bridge across the Des Moines River valley, one of the largest trail bridges in the world. The Iowa Arboretum & Gardens is just a quick drive away offering more trails, scenic overlooks and other amazing natural features.
Woodward is about 30 minutes away Ames, home of Iowa State University. Des Moines, Iowa’s capitol city, is also about the same distance away and home to Wells Fargo Arena (host site of NCAA Basketball and premier concerts) and Lauridsen Skatepark, the nation’s largest skatepark. Additionally, Des Moines hosts one of the nation’s finest State Fairs and is home to professional sports teams the Iowa Cubs, Iowa Wolves, Iowa Barnstormers and Iowa Wild. Check out these 10 Reasons to Move to Iowa .
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 HHS 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 visit www.e-verify.gov .
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalency and two years of clerical accounting experience which involved the compilation, tabulation, examination, verification or recording of financial, statistical or related fiscal data using elementary bookkeeping principles and practices;
OR
the successful completion of a post-high school vocational/technical, business college, or area community college curriculum in accounting which included concentrated course work equivalent to twenty semester hours (or more) in accounting;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of employment in clerical office work for each year of the required education;
OR
substituting the successful completion of thirty semester hours or the academic equivalent in a post high school Business, Accounting or closely related curriculum for each year of the required experience;
OR
any equivalent combination of qualifying education or experience;
OR
employees with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes the equivalent of twelve months of full-time work as an Accounting Clerk 1 shall be considered as qualifying.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description .
