Accounts Receivable Team Lead

Salary : $70,075.20 - $108,388.80 Annually
Location : Ames - 50010 - Story County, IA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 27-00988
Agency: 645 Iowa Department of Transportation
Opening Date: 10/07/2026
Closing Date: 10/18/2026 11:59 PM Central
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Job Description
Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements AND meet all selective requirements (listed below) will be placed on the eligible list.

Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00 am -4:30 pm

Location: Ames, IA 50010

We are excited to announce an immediate opening for an Accounts Receivable Team Lead (Accountant Senior)

Are you a customer service-oriented leader? We would be thrilled to have you on our Accounting Team! We offer a collaborative workspace to encourage teamwork and good communication. If you are looking to make lives better, be a part of a supportive, engaging team, and provide excellent customer service, this may be the position for you!

Our best candidate will possess a strong background in team leadership, demonstrating the ability to guide a productive group effectively. Experience with Accounts Receivable is essential, as is a commitment to providing outstanding service to both internal and external stakeholders. Attention to detail is crucial, along with the capability to manage tight deadlines and navigate the complexities of statutory requirements. A self-motivated individual who excels both independently and as part of a team will find this role particularly rewarding.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Working closely with the accounting supervisor, overseeing the daily functions of the Accounts Receivable Team involves reviewing tasks, assisting team members, and providing necessary guidance to ensure smooth operations.
• Analyzing and interpreting financial transactions to ensure they comply with State and Federal Rules and Regulations.
• Instructing and advising employees in the operation of our accounting systems.
• Preparing supporting schedules in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.
• Testing system updates to ensure internal controls are met and ensure we are in compliance with State and Federal rules and regulations.

As a State of Iowa employee, you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance
• Insurance benefits start the first month following 30 days of employment and costs can be reviewed here.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year.
• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match
• Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.
• Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial).

We encourage you to view more about the State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website!

You have the freedom to flourish in Iowa - Apply now!

Selectives

002 Accounting6 months' experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in accounting or the accounting field. Accounting is the measurement, processing, and communication of financial information about economic entities which includes individuals and businesses.

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208 Financial
6 months' experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in one or in a combination of the following areas: accounting, auditing, budgeting, economics, or finance.
Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

1. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, business administration, or finance, and experience equal to two and a half years of full-time work in accounting, accounts examination or verification, budgeting, or closely-related fiscal work.
2. Six and a half years of full-time work experience in accounting, accounts examination or verification, budgeting, or closely-related fiscal work.
3. A total of six and a half years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in accounting, business administration, or finance field equals one year of full-time experience.
4. Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certificate, and experience equal to eighteen months of full-time work in accounting, accounts examination or verification, budgeting, or closely-related fiscal work.
5. Employees with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes eighteen months of full-time experience as an Accountant.

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Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. a7611 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. a7611 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. a7611 et seq

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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

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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

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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 comb