Accounting Technician 3
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Accounting Technician 3
Salary
$46,779.20 - $69,326.40 Annually
Location
Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26-03331
Agency
309 - Iowa Workforce Development - Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Opening Date
06/10/2026
Closing Date
6/21/2026 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag
LI-POST
Point of Contact
Melissa Walter (melissa.walter@iwd.iowa.gov)
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Job Description
Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services a Division of Iowa Workforce Development is seeking to fill an Accounting Technician 3 position in our Accounting and Finance Division.
Position Details
Location: 1000 E Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA
Schedule: Full-time | Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Work Flexibility: Hybrid telework and alternate schedules available after six months of employment and training.
The Accounting Tech 3 is a junior role within Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services (IVRS) Division of Accounting and Finance team. The Accounting Tech 3 plays a vital role in ensuring the IVRS Programs and Department of Administrative Services/State Accounting Enterprise (DAS SAE) accounting policies are being followed by reviewing co-workers work and managing deadlines.
Position Overview
The Accounting Technician 3 position is responsible for processing a variety of operational payments through Iowa Advantage. Including employee travel reimbursements, GAX documents for agency contracts with school districts, and Payment Request Commodity (PRC) documents for purchases of goods and services made through State Master Agreements.
This position audits and processes rehabilitation case service claims for payment in the Iowa Rehabilitation Services System (IRSS), supporting a broad range of client services and purchases such as post-secondary training, home modifications, transportation services, placement equipment, work adjustment training, and other rehabilitation-related expenses.
In addition, the position monitors and responds to inquiries received through the ASB Financial email account, ensuring timely and accurate customer service. Other key responsibilities include maintaining vendor records in IRSS for the Vocational Rehabilitation program in accordance with policies established by the Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS), as well as completing monthly financial reconciliations and related accounting functions.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check conducted by the Iowa Department of Public Safety.
Accounting Technician 3 Responsibilities include:
Social Security (SSA) Reimbursement & Ticket to Work
Managed daily SSA Reimbursement and Ticket to Work (TTW) processes for IVRS, ensuring compliance with SSA guidelines and maximizing eligible reimbursements.
Monitored and tracked high-value SSA tickets, providing regular status updates to management.
Reviewed and maintained Ticket Tracker software to ensure accurate and timely filing of claims for cases reaching Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA).
Responded promptly to SSA requests for additional documentation and file reviews to support reimbursement claims.
Coordinated claim verification and case follow-up activities to maximize agency reimbursement opportunities.
Ensured accurate recordkeeping and timely processing of SSA reimbursement claims, reducing delays and improving claim outcomes.
Collaborated with SSA representatives and internal stakeholders to resolve claim issues and maintain reimbursement eligibility.
Accounts Payable & Expenditure
Processed operating expense payments through the State accounting system, ensuring accurate and timely payment entry.
Audited expenditures for accuracy, proper documentation, and compliance with agency, state, and federal policies.
Verified appropriateness of charges, mathematical accuracy, and adherence to payment guidelines.
Processed payments to state agencies, contract vendors, and non-contracted vendors.
Track and resolved outdated and canceled warrants for IVRS and Disability Determination Services (DDS) programs.
Coordinated warrant reissues and replacement payments for lost or canceled vendor warrants.
Maintained accurate financial records and supported compliance with accounting and audit requirements.
Specialized Accounting & Financial Reconciliation
Processed specialized accounting transactions in the State accounting system to correct automated payment allocation errors.
Performed payroll allocation corrections to ensure compliance with Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) spending requirements.
Prepared and processed grant period-end corrective accounting entries.
Managed year-end financial activities, including rolling forward federal cash balances on control pages.
Ensured accuracy of accounting records and compliance with state and federal financial regulations.
Resolved complex accounting discrepancies and supported financial reporting and reconciliation efforts.
Program Income & Cash Receipts
Processed and deposited weekly program income receipts for IVRS.
Verified deposits against cash/check listings to ensure all incoming funds were accurately accounted for.
Maintained accuracy and completeness of deposit documentation and records.
Coordinated with Accountant 2 to report and track program income amounts in IVRS control books.
Ensured compliance with agency policies and financial control procedures for cash receipts and deposits.
Supported accurate financial tracking and reconciliation of program income funds.
Preferred but not required.
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) classes passed to review and submit SSA TTW reimbursement claims.
Training will be provided.
About Iowa Workforce Development
IWD is a state agency committed to providing employment services for individual job seekers and to connecting employers to available workers through our IowaWORKS partnership.
IWD continually strives to improve processes and align the organization to provide effective, demand-driven products and services. IWD staff in Des Moines consists of administrative services, disability determination services, information technology, labor market information, unemployment insurance services, vocational rehabilitation services, and workforce services. The agency also maintains a statewide delivery system for IowaWORKSOffices where both employers and job seekers can receive workforce assistance.
Employer Highlights
IWD is focused on serving Iowans and providing outstanding customer service. Our strength is driven by the skills and talents of our people. IWD offers a rewarding team atmosphere, a flexible working environment, and a great total compensation package for our full-time employees, including:
Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS)
Retirement Investors Club (RIC)
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Vacation Leave
Sick Leave
Paid Holidays (9 days/year)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
If you're looking for a career with a well-respected organization that values its employees and customers, you've come to the right place!
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
Graduation from high school or G.E.D equivalency and experience equal to five years of accounting work involving compilation, tabulation, examination, verification or recording of financial, statistical or related fiscal program data using elementary bookkeeping principles and practices;
OR
completion of a post-high school accounting curriculum from an accredited vocational, technical, business or community college, with at least twenty semester hours of accounting coursework;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of clerical office work for each year of the required education;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting thirty semester hours of accredited post high school education in Business, Accounting or a closely related curriculum for each year of the required experience;
OR
employees withcurrentcontinuous service in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to one year of full-time work as an Accounting Technician 2.
For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class\and\pay/JobClassDescriptions/AccountingTechnician3-00294-90294.pdf) .
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State of Iowa
Agency
309 - Iowa Workforce Development - Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Address
1000 E Grand Ave
Des Moines, Iowa, 50319
Website
http://www.ivrs.iowa.gov/index.html
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