NEOGOV · 6 hours ago
Wastewater Accounting Analyst
Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$41.06/hr - $49.31/hr
2+ years expNEOGOV is a company that supports the Wastewater Reclamation Authority's fiscal operations. The Wastewater Accounting Analyst will oversee financial operations within a City Department and prepare specialized accounting reports while maintaining effective relationships with various stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited college with a degree in accounting, or related field preferably with minimum of a major in the field of accounting
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
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
Preferred
Possession certification as a Certified Public accountant (CPA) preferred
Knowledge and familiarity of governmental accounting, particularly enterprise fund accounting a plus
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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