Salary : $55,203.20 - $106,267.20 Annually
Location : Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-00492
Agency: 005 Department of Administrative Services
Opening Date: 08/29/2025
Closing Date: 9/8/2025 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag: #LI-POST
Point of Contact: [email protected]

Job Description
Do you consider yourself a detail-oriented person?

State Accounting Enterprise (SAE) is seeking a highly motivated team member as their Fiscal and Policy Analyst. This position will prepare and submit for approval to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) the Iowa Statewide Cost Allocation Plan (SWCAP) in accordance with Federal guidelines. The SWCAP is a report and schedule that allocates unbilled (indirect) State central service costs to State agencies that recover these costs from their Federal grants and contracts.
What You'll Do
In this role, you'll play a key part in keeping Iowa's financial systems accurate, accountable, and in compliance with state and federal requirements. Your work ensures that agencies can recover millions of dollars in costs and that audits run smoothly. Here's how you'll make an impact:

• Support Cost Recovery Efforts - Explain and defend the Statewide Cost Allocation Plan (SWCAP) to federal negotiators, state auditors, and agency CFOs, ensuring successful audits so agencies can recover central service costs from federal grants.
• Maintain Key Financial Reports - Prepare and update the Memo Billing Cost Report and Indirect Cost Recovery Billing, helping agencies identify under-billing and ensuring recovered funds are returned to the state's general fund.
• Ensure Audit Readiness - Provide documentation, analysis, and explanations to auditors and leadership, both in writing and in meetings, to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Manage Tax and Banking Processes - Submit quarterly and annual tax collection surveys for the U.S. Census Bureau, reconcile bank accounts monthly, and resolve any discrepancies promptly.
• Oversee Cash Receipts and Deposits - Prepare and distribute monthly General Fund cash statements, reconcile ACH deposit returns, and coordinate with the Treasurer's Office and Fraud Unit when needed.
• Handle Pre-Audits and Corrections - Review settlement reports, research errors, and collaborate with DOM or other departments to ensure accurate coding and reporting.
• Support Employee Records - Conduct PCQ audits, assign system control numbers, and provide training on the process.
• Safeguard Information - Maintain confidential financial files, reports, and documentation, distributing them as needed.
• Adapt and Contribute - Take on additional duties that support the success of the team and the state's financial integrity.

Desired Qualifications:

• CPA is preferred, but not required.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complicated federal laws and guidelines.
• Strong communication skills for negotiation with federal auditors and the ability to clearly define and support the State's position related to financial reviews and audits.
• Has a comprehensive understanding of the State's financial practices related to federal grants, including a thorough knowledge to allow the State to recover indirect costs from the federal government on behalf of all departments receiving federal funds.

Provides and consistently uses strong organization skills with thorough attention to details while maintaining operations and services required to both State

Benefits:

At the State of Iowa, we are committed to your well-being. As a valued team member, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Paid Time Off: Enjoy vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave with no limits on sick leave accrual.
• Great Benefits: Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options.
• Retirement Plan: IPERS Retirement package and an option for a deferred compensation plan.
• Flexibility: Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care).
• Life Insurance: Free Life Insurance.
• Support: Employee Assistance Programs and Employee Discount Programs

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Make Your Impact Today
If you are a driven professional ready to bring your financial acumen, collaborative spirit, and commitment to excellence to state government, we encourage you to apply. Join DAS and help shape a better Iowa!

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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

1) Six years of full-time professional-level work experience in budget analysis, economic analysis, financial management, accounting, or management analysis work.
2) All of the following (a and b):
a. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience in budget analysis, economic analysis, financial management, accounting, or management analysis work; and
b. A total of two years of graduate-level education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university course work in public or business administration, economics, finance, or accounting equals one year of full-time experience.
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We are proud to offer the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS). A defined benefit plan, IPERS benefits are guaranteed for life, meaning once you retire, you will receive the same monthly benefit for the remainder of your life (once vested). We invest in your long-term financial well-being, so you can retire with peace of mind.

Paid Time Off:

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Do you meet A and B:A. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience in budget analysis, economic analysis, financialmanagement, accounting, or management analysis work; andB. A total of two years of graduate-level education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university course work in public or business administration, economics, finance, or accounting equals one year of full-time experience.

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