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Job Description
Distinguishing Features of the Class
The principal function of an employee in this class is to oversee financial operations within an assigned area of a City Department and to support the Wastewater Reclamation Authority (WRA) fiscal operations analysis activities. The work is performed under the direct supervision of assigned financial or administrative personnel, but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City employees, outside auditors, business organizations and the public.
Acceptable Experience and Training- Graduation from an accredited college with a degree in accounting, or related field preferably with minimum of a major in the field of accounting; and
- Two (2) years accounting experience.
- Possession certification as a Certified Public accountant (CPA) preferred.
- A master's degree or equivalent in finance or public finance may be substituted for one year of required work experience. Knowledge and familiarity of governmental accounting, particularly enterprise fund accounting a plus.
- Competency in Excel personal computer spreadsheets is a must as well as the ability to quickly master new software.
Required Special Qualifications- Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer background check, physical examination, and drug screen.
- Possession of a valid Iowa Driver's License or evidence of equivalent mobility.
Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)- Prepares specialized technical accounting reports, including Balance Sheets, Income Statements, Statement of Cash Flows and related.
- Reviews and audits postings to the general ledger, balancing and proofing monthly; Performs account reconciliation and related analyses.
- Prepares monthly journal entries, posting and reviewing entries.
- Reviews and verifies the accuracy of transactions and accounting classifications assigned to various records.
- Makes year end audit adjustment entries.
- Assists the Senior Budget Analyst in preparation of the WRA Budget.
- Assists the City of Des Moines accounting staff with MUNIS (computerized accounting software) general ledger activity.
- Assists the Wastewater Reclamation Facility (WRF) Administrator in the preparation of budget requests and the development and maintenance of cost accounting systems and monthly board meeting preparation.
- Assists the Senior Budget Analyst in the use and application of complex PC based rate models designed to forecast and establish revenues to be billed to member communities/sewer districts.
- Prepares the annual WRA financial statements for audit by an outside public accounting firm; Prepares quarterly reports of all WRA financial activity.
- Prepares monthly invoices to WRA member communities/sewer districts.
- Maintains and implements internal controls on computer-based general ledger.
- Installs and maintains systems as adopted by the City Council to monitor budgets, spending practices, purchasing controls, and revenues collected.
- Balances grant (SRF program) revenue and expenditures, reporting compliance to state and federal agencies.
- Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees.
- Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
- Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.
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Closing Date/Time: 2/13/2026 4:00 PM Central -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Des Moines
Show moreDes Moines is the capital city and is the commercial, financial, transportation, and governmental hub of Iowa. Extending over 80 square miles, Des Moines is home to over 212,000 people and the central city of a metropolitan area of approximately 634,000. Des Moines is a vibrant city, intersected by the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers.
Des Moines is a city with many cultural amenities, ease of commuting, Iowa State government, three higher education institutions, good schools, ample shopping, affordable housing, fine dining, great health care, and a stable high-performing local government. It also is the home of the Iowa State Fair and is the host to countless conventions, trade shows, and sporting and entertainment events each year.
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