Government Accountant Salary in Des Moines, IA

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How much does a Government Accountant make in Des Moines, IA? The average Government Accountant salary in Des Moines, IA is $61,148 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $55,780 and $67,300. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Senior Accountant - Government

Syzygy Integration - Conshohocken , PA

Maintain Corporate Cost Accounting Standards Board (CASB) Disclosure Statements * Familiar with using Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) especially for submitting government invoicing. * Demonstrated ability ...

ZipRecruiter - 4 days ago

Staff Accountant

Progression Incorporated - McLean , VA

Comprehensive knowledge of government contracting regulations, including FAR, CAS, and DCAA requirements. Proficient in financial analysis, cost accounting, and budgeting processes. Experience with ...

ZipRecruiter - 3 days ago

Senior Accountant

Denver Urban Renewal Authority - Denver , CO

This is an extraordinary opportunity for a mature leader and accounting expert who enjoys working in the government space, working with complex accounting and financial concepts, and translating ...

ZipRecruiter - 1 day ago

Senior Accountant

Cook County Clerk's Office - Chicago , IL

Certified Public Accountant (CPA). * Two (2) years of full-time paid work experience in Government Accounting and/or Government Auditing. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Knowledge of Generally ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 9 days ago

Staff Accountant

Saalex Solutions Inc. - Rockledge , FL

... other government regulations required • Compliance with company policies and procedures • ... or CPA preferred This position has no supervisory responsibilities Other Duties This job ...

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Senior Accountant, Government Contracting

BMSS, LLC - Huntsville , AL

The Senior Accountant role is responsible for organizing and managing client assignments and ... Desired: * Solid understanding of Government Contract Accounting in compliance with FAR/DCAA ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 13 days ago

What does a Government Accountant do?

Common responsibilities of a Government Accountant

Consult with clients on implementing new accounting standards such as the new revenue recognition standards.

December 03, 2022

Assists external auditors and tax accountants at year- end with preparing schedules, providing explanations of supporting materials and procedures, and preparing any other necessary data.

January 01, 2023

Understand and maintain the Company's key internal controls and ensure they are being performed properly and timely.

February 17, 2023

Provide Grant Managers with information related to available funding on their contracts via detailed budget vs actual analysis and light forecasting.

February 24, 2023

Prepare monthly financial statements and consolidated financial statements through the month end close process within a tight deadline.

February 25, 2023

Develops and maintains an understanding of the accounting operations within each assigned client.

April 06, 2023

Train junior staff on Audit procedures as well as organizational procedures.

April 06, 2023

Manages continual process improvement/projects using best practice models for reporting financial results.

April 15, 2023

Prepares day-to-day and month-end close entries including revenue, payroll, prepaid expenses, unbilled accounts receivable, and accrued liabilities.

April 30, 2023

Demonstrate a strong controls mindset and be willing to facilitate and drive effective controls throughout the organization.

May 08, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Government Accountant in Des Moines, IA

Average Base Salary

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55780

67300

61148

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

56813

69681

62712

What is the average salary for Government Accountant in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Government Accountant in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Government Accountant ranges from $55,780 to $67,300 with the average base salary of $61,148. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $56,813 to $69,681 with the average total cash compensation of $62,712.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$61,148	$55,780 - $67,300
Bonus	$1,564	$1,033 - $2,381
Total Pay	$62,712	$56,813 - $69,681

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Government Accountant Salary Near Des Moines, IA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Ankeny, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,534 - $67,003	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Urbandale, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,534 - $67,003	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Ames, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,016 - $66,379	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,845 - $62,553	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Waterloo, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,289 - $63,089	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Rapids, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,021 - $66,384	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA

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About Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines (/dɪˈmɔɪn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A small part of the city extends into Warren County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines, which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857. It is on and named after the Des Moines River, which likely was adapted from the early French name, Rivière des Moines, meaning "River of the Monks". The city's population was 217,521 as of the 2017 population estimate. The five-county metropolitan area is ranked 89th in terms of population in ...

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