Accounting Specialist I

Distinguishing Features of the Class

Performs a wide variety of administrative support, technical accounts processing and financial recording duties; performs directly related work as required.

The principal function of an employee in this class is to prepare and implement accounts processing procedures and assist operating departments in the use and optimization of the financial application software. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Senior Accountant and Deputy Controller, however some leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other City employees, outside vendors and the public.

Acceptable Experience and Training

• Graduation from High School or possession of a GED, supplemented by additional training in accounting; and
• Some experience in financial transaction operations; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.

NOTE: Transcripts verifying coursework completed and/or degree conferred need to be submitted to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department: electronically to humanresources@dmgov.org , by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317 by the application deadline date.

Required Special Qualifications

• Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and drug screen;
• Ability to pass a background check.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

• Processes accounts payable and receivable invoices;
• Develops and maintains spreadsheets and databases for financial recording;
• Processes all invoices and purchase orders as instructed;
• Assist operating department personnel on the financial applications software;
• Interprets and applies departmental or office rules, policies and regulations in accordance with prescribed procedures and guidelines;
• Copies, packages and distributes a variety of written materials as requested by other designated office personnel and other City departments;
• Gathers, assembles, updates, distributes and/or files a variety of information, forms, records and data as requested;
• Provides information to vendors over the phone and in person;
• Prepares and distributes billings;
• Prepares bank deposits of revenues collected;
• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions;
• 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;
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas;
• Responds to citizens’ questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;
• Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.

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Closing Date/Time: 7/25/2025 4:00 PM Central

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• City of Des Moines

• 515-283-4213

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