Accountant

Full job description
Position Title:
Accountant II
Job Group:
Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field
Familiarity with retirement programs such as 403(b) plans or IPERS
Experience working with external vendors
Experience reconciling accounts
Familiarity with payroll deductions
Experience processing accounts payable/receivable transactions
Job Description:
Summary

The Division of Operations and Finance is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated professional for the role of Accountant II within the Fringe Benefits Accounting and Compliance (FBAC) team. This position plays a key role in managing and ensuring compliance across the university’s diverse fringe benefit programs and will be the primary lead for retirement benefits. The FBAC team oversees critical functions such as initiating premium payments to third-party administrators and insurance carriers, and ensuring compliance with IRS regulations, university policies, and state and federal laws.

Key Responsibilities:

Reconcile and process monthly and weekly vendor payments
Assist in reconciling various benefit accounts
Communicate with employees and students regarding fringe benefits via phone, email, and in person
Reconcile individual benefit deductions
Support the creation and maintenance of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
Perform data entry and calculate payroll adjustments for benefit premiums
Prepare accounting entries for registers, journals, and logs

Level Guidelines
Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues
Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
Provides guidance to students
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

Appointment Type:
Regular
Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period
Time Type:
Full time
Pay Grade:
PS808
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 July 27, 2026.


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 and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.
Original Posting Date:
July 16, 2026
Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number:
R17428