If you’re looking for a work life of accomplishment, reward, and opportunity, you’ll discover Iowa State Government is just the place where there’s a rich and diverse population; where community, culture and differences matter; where exceptional work ethic, values and peace of mind all come together!  The more you know about the State of Iowa, the more you’ll know it’s the right fit for you! 

There are 16 agencies in state government providing services to Iowans requiring specialized talent in agriculture, corrections, economic development, education, human services, natural resources, public health, public safety, revenue, transportation, veterans’ services and more.   In serving Iowans the state has adopted the guiding principles of business as a way of doing business and has embraced an entrepreneurial management concept in the way products and services are delivered. Entrepreneurial management is a customer-focused, efficient and innovative approach to delivering services in a competitive and diverse marketplace.  Join a team that thinks differently – knowing diverse needs require diverse solutions. 

Come to work for the State of Iowa!

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State of Iowa - Executive Branch

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**Job Description**

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of State-Operated Specialty Care, Bureau of Cherokee Mental Health Institute (CMHI) is seeking a full-time **Accounting Clerk 2 **to join our team!

The Accounting Clerk 2 performs clerical recordkeeping tasks. This position audits/verifies funds and accounts, maintains cash sheets, tracks patient funds, and serves as the back-up for billing and revenue recording. Additional responsibilities include routine reconciliation operations involving a variety of documents.

Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.

CMHI provides active inpatient treatment to adults in need of acute psychiatric care. The facility offers several services includingindividualized treatment plans. Support for patients with special education needs to continue their education is provided, and individuals are encouraged to collaborate with staff members in formulating their own plan. Medication, group counseling, and activities therapies might be included as well. For more CMHI info: **https://hhs.iowa.gov/family-community/specialty-care-facilities/cherokee-mental-health-institute**

**Benefits Of Joining CMHI**

Working for the State of Iowa comes with its perks. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth.

- Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage!

- Paid Time Off: Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation(96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year).

- Retirement Plans: Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to $75/month).

- Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.

- Insurance Coverage: Benefit from life insurance and free long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind.

- Employee Assistance Program: Access resources and support through our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges.

- Employee Discount Programs: Enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services through our employee discount programs.

**For Additional Information On Benefits Click Here .**

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**Cherokee Highlights**

CMHI is located in Cherokee, a city of approximately 5,000 set in the beautiful Little Sioux River Valley in Northwest Iowa. Residents enjoy fishing and canoeing on the Little Sioux River which winds through town providing a backdrop to a well-developed parks and trails system. In addition, Cherokee has over 1,000 acres of land devoted to parks and outdoor activities like camping, hiking, and horseback riding. Cherokee is the home of the first accredited museum and planetarium in Iowa, Sandford Museum and Planetarium, established in 1951. Cherokee may be the smallest town in the world to have its own symphony orchestra! This 60-member orchestra has been referred to as the “best kept secret in Northwest Iowa.”

Cherokee is home to Western Iowa Tech Community College and 1 hour or less from other educational institutions including Morningside College, Northwestern College, Buena Vista University, and Dordt College. This quintessential Iowa town is 1 hour from Sioux City and 2 hours from Omaha. Check out these 10 Reasons to Move to Iowa .

**The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer**

HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the HHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).

**E-Verify and Right to Work**

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal **Right to Work ** laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov .

**Minimum Qualification Requirements**

Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalency and two years of clerical accounting experience which involved the compilation, tabulation, examination, verification or recording of financial, statistical or related fiscal data using elementary bookkeeping principles and practices;

OR

the successful completion of a post-high school vocational/technical, business college, or area community college curriculum in accounting which included concentrated course work equivalent to twenty semester hours (or more) in accounting;

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of employment in clerical office work for each year of the required education;

OR

substituting the successful completion of thirty semester hours or the academic equivalent in a post high school Business, Accounting or closely related curriculum for each year of the required experience;

OR

any equivalent combination of qualifying education or experience;

OR

employees with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes the equivalent of twelve months of full-time work as an Accounting Clerk 1 shall be considered as qualifying.

For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description .

Accounting Clerk 2

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