Accountant I

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 Vitae
2) 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 an