Position Title:Accountant I
Job Group:Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree
Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
Experience reconciling accounts or payments
Experience processing payable/receivable transactions
Experience in Data Entry
Proficient in MS Excel
Job Description:
Summary
The Iowa State University Office of Fringe Benefit Accounting and Compliance (FBAC) is seeking candidates for an Accountant I position. We are seeking an energetic and motivated professional who is interested in fringe benefits and benefits compliance. The FBAC area is responsible for numerous aspects of University Benefits. Those areas include initiating premium payments to the various third-party administrators and insurance carriers whom the University has contracted, and ensuring program compliance with IRS regulations, University policies and procedures, and State and Federal Laws and Regulations.
We are looking for an organized, entry-level accountant to be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of a variety of financial records, including the timely processing of premium and invoice payments and receipt of funds. This position will assist with reconciling accounts and the development of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports related to the administration of ISU's numerous fringe benefit programs. Fringe benefit programs include Medical, Dental, Pharmacy, Retirement and more.
The successful candidate will possess strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, strong attention to detail, and be able to apply intermediate accounting skills while working with a variety of different benefit programs. Must have strong critical thinking skills and be a team player, willing to assist other team members and take on additional tasks in order to meet deadlines. While there may be a potential for a hybrid work agreement, there is an on-campus component to this position to help assist employees and students with their benefit deduction-related questions.
Position Duties:
Assist employees with benefit-related questions in person, over the phone or via email
Responsible for reconciling and processing weekly/monthly vendor payments
Assist in reconciling numerous benefit accounts
Reconcile payroll benefit deductions
Assist with the creation and maintenance of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
Data entry
Calculate and create payroll adjustments for benefit premiums
Prepare accounting-related entries to accounting registers, journals and logs
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship. ?
Level Guidelines- Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision- Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode- Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope- Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained- Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate- May lead projects of limited scope and complexity- May provide guidance to students
Appointment Type:Regular
Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period
Time Type:Full time
Pay Grade:PS807
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please Note: To receive full consideration, applications should be received by September 2, 2025.
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:- Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans- Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans- Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)- Life insurance and long-term disability- Flexible Spending Accounts- Various voluntary benefits and discounts- Employee Assistance Program- Wellbeing program- Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.
Original Posting Date: August 25, 2025
Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number:R17653
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