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- Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS)
- Retirement Investors Club (RIC)
- Flexible Working Environment- Work from Home Opportunities
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Vacation Leave
- Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays (9 days/year)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
Investment Officer - Des Moines, United States - State of Iowa
Description
Salary : $50, $76,336.00 AnnuallyLocation : Des Moines Polk County, IA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number:
Agency: 655 Iowa Treasurer of State
Opening Date: 05/06/2024
Closing Date: 7/31/2024 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag: #LI-DNP
Point of Contact: Hiring Manager at
To Apply: Submit your resume and cover letter to include the Job Title, Treasury Investment Officer 2, in the subject line
Job Description
The Iowa Treasurer of State is seeking qualified candidates for an Investment Officer position. The Treasurer of State (TOS) acts as the State's banker for State agencies, and has unique responsibilities related to the compiling of the GAAP Package and the State's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
Job Description
The Investment Officer will assist the Financial Manager and Lead Accountant with fund accounting performed within the Treasury. These include distributing Road Use Tax Funds payments, Second Injury Fund payments, and Underground Storage Tank payments. Each of these areas require varying levels of reporting.
The Treasurer's office is responsible for reconciling all of the State of Iowa's bank accounts. All reconciliations must be approved by either the Financial Manager or Lead Accountant. The Investment Officer will be responsible for reconciling certain bank statements on a regular basis. The office intends to convert to a new reconciliation ledger, and this position will participate in the testing phase of that project.
Collaboration with the Financial Manager and Lead Accountant provides mentorship opportunities and the successful candidate will be encouraged to seek out continuous improvement by deepening their knowledge in the arenas of public finance and government accounting. This is an ideal position for a May 2024 graduate with a degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
The successful candidate must possess a high degree of emotional intelligence, positive attitude, utilize a solution-driven approach to problem solving and understand the importance of maintaining positive working relationships with both internal staff and external service providers.
Enjoy the benefits of working for the State of Iowa
Employer Highlights:
The Iowa Treasurer's Office is a well-respected employer. We are focused on earning and maintaining the public's trust and confidence through providing excellent customer service, while offering a wonderful team atmosphere, work-life balance, free parking, and casual attire. We have a great total compensation package for all of our full-time employees, including:
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in finance, business administration, accounting or related field.