Established in 1947, Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities (IAMU) represents over 750 municipal broadband, electric, gas and water utilities statewide.  IAMU is the largest organization of its kind in the country.  Activities include representation of municipal utility interests before the Iowa Legislature, administering mutual aid programs, assisting members with compliance requirements, and providing training, education and workshops.  Our mission is to support and strengthen Iowa’s municipal utilities.

We are looking for a part-time (20-25 hours per week) Accounting Specialist to join our team who can perform a variety of accounting tasks.  The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Strong attention to detail
• High degree of accuracy
• Excellent organizational abilities
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
•  Experience with QuickBooks
•  Microsoft Office skills with proficiency in Excel

The Accounting Specialist will support the Director of Finance & Administration, the Accounting Manager and will provide a high level of customer service to IAMU staff and members.  This position will work in our Ankeny office (remote work not available) and will report to the Accounting Manager.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Accounts Receivable
  • Maintain accounts, create invoices, reconcile statements, follow up on collections, provide back up for daily banking process
• Accounts Payable
  • Create accounts payable invoices, research and resolve discrepancies, maintain files, reconcile and review monthly statements from vendors
• Concur Expense Management
  • Audit and reconcile expense reports, assist staff with expense report submission, resolve discrepancies
• Petty Cash Management

 
Requirements:

• Bachelors or Associates Degree with 5+ years experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  

Salary & Benefits:

• Hourly rate:  $23-$27 per hour
• Benefits:
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Casual dress code
  • Opportunity to learn & grow in addition to utilizing your current skills
  • Work on our beautiful 25 acre campus
  • Interact with passionate utility professionals on our team and within our membership

If you possess these skills, have the required experience and want to work with individuals passionate about Iowa utilities we want to hear from you. Please send resumes to Laura DeBartolo-Tow, Human Resources Specialist at laurad@iamu.org