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Comptroller
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$116,084.80 - $165,401.60 Annually
- Accounting and Finance
Seasonal Cashier - Brenton Skating Plaza
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$13.50 - $14.50 Hourly
- Accounting and Finance
Seasonal Recreation Specialist - Brenton Skating Plaza
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$15.75 - $16.75 Hourly
- Parks and Recreation
IT Security Engineer
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$110,489.60 - $134,076.80 Annually
- Engineering
- Information Technology and Communication Services
- Public Safety
City Forester
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$46.44 - $58.86 Hourly
- Agriculture or Farm or Ranch
- Natural Resources
Street Maintenance Administrator
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$133,910.40 - $190,548.80 Annually
- Administration and Management
- Building Maintenance
Parks and Recreation Associate - Mobile Recreation
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$14.50 - $15.50 Hourly
- Parks and Recreation
Investigative Analyst
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Department Of Justice
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Ramp Agent
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Menzies Aviation
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Senior Investigations Analyst
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Highmark Health
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Airport Ramp Agent- Part Time Delta -DSM
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Unifi
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Business Intelligence Consulting Associate - Fall 2027
- Des Moines, Iowa
- RSM Global
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Aviation Deicer & Ground Support Tech - Flexible Part-Time
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Inland-Group-of-Companies-1
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Business Intelligence Consulting Associate - Fall 2027
- Des Moines, Iowa
- RSM
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Strategic Sourcing Analyst - Memory & Storage
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Senior Tech Sourcing & Vendor Strategy Lead
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- Athene
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Business Intelligence Consulting Associate Fall 2027
- Des Moines, Iowa
- RSM
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Land Acquisition Specialist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Metric Geo
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Management and Program Analyst
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States government
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Federal Government
Sourcing Consultant
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Principal Financial Group
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Part-Time - Ramp Airport Agent
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Envoy Air
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Ramp Service Agent - Full-time
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Envoy Air
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Ramp Service Agent
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Envoy Air
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Full Time - Ramp Airport Agent
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Envoy Air
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Airport Ramp Agent
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Unifi Aviation Llc
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Airport Ramp Agent- Part Time Delta -DSM
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Unifi Aviation Llc
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Established Team Owner Operators / CDL-A / $400K - $500K Yearly
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- Tri-State Motor Transit
- Full Time
- Federal Government
US Tech - Forensic Technology Operations - Senior Associate
- Des Moines, Iowa
- PwC
- Full Time
- Criminology and Forensics
- Public Safety
Established Team Owner Operators / CDL-A / $400K - $500K Yearly
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Tri-State Motor Transit
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Sourcing Consultant
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Principal Global Services LLC
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Global Capability Center Commercial Capabilities Manager
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Accenture
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Airport Ramp Agent - Part-time
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Unifi Aviation Llc
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Police Officer
- Des Moines, Iowa
- The United States Secret Service
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Des Moines, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives
- Des Moines, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Surveillance Investigator - $22 - $26 Hourly Wage
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Frasco Inc
- Part Time
- Other
Surveillance Investigator
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Frasco Inc
- Part Time
- Other
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$93940.921875
- Full Time
- Public Health
Nuclear Medicine Officer
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$133800.328125
- Full Time
- Public Health
Reserve Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$144844.109375
- Full Time
- Public Health
Reserve Preventive Medicine Officer
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$75150.367188
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- Public Health
Active Medical Surgical Nurse
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$37094.464844
- Full Time
- Public Health
Reserve Perioperative Nurse
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$69235.390625
- Full Time
- Public Health
Active Public Health Nurse
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$48802.460938
- Full Time
- Public Health
Reserve Prosthodontist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$101769.046875
- Full Time
- Public Health
Reserve Occupational Therapist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$67888.492188
- Full Time
- Public Health
Army Reserve Internal Medicine Physician
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
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- Public Health
Police Officer (Secret Service Police) - $50,000 Recruitment Incentive
- Des Moines, Iowa
- The United States Secret Service
$34520.589844
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Active Neurologist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$125560.789063
- 89
- Public Health
Active Ophthalmologist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$91498.773438
- Full Time
- Public Health
Reserve Psychiatrist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$168127.578125
- 89
- Public Health
Active Entomologist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$68815.414063
- Full Time
- Sciences and Laboratory
Occupational Medicine Officer
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$114852.765625
- Full Time
- Public Health
Neurosurgeon
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$101074.484375
- 89
- Public Health
Family Nurse Practitioner
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$87068.351563
- 89
- Public Health
Reserve Obstetrician and Gynecology Nurse
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$39366.269531
- Full Time
- Public Health
Microbiologist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$70486.437500
- Full Time
- Public Health
Biochemist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$50151.011719
- Full Time
- Public Health
Active Dermatologist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$132509.390625
- Full Time
- Public Health
Active Pulmonary Disease Officer
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$115294.921875
- 89
- Public Health
Active Entomologist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Sciences and Laboratory
Reserve Psychiatrist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- 89
- Public Health
Reserve Occupational Therapist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Family Practice Physician
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- 89
- Public Health
Police Officer (Secret Service Police) - $50,000 Recruitment Incentive
- Des Moines, Iowa
- The United States Secret Service
$
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Occupational Medicine Officer
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Neurosurgeon
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- 89
- Public Health
Family Nurse Practitioner
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- 89
- Public Health
Reserve Obstetrician and Gynecology Nurse
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Microbiologist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Biochemist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Active Dermatologist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Active Pulmonary Disease Officer
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- 89
- Public Health
Active Neurologist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- 89
- Public Health
Active Ophthalmologist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Reserve Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Reserve Preventive Medicine Officer
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- 89
- Public Health
Active Medical Surgical Nurse
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Reserve Perioperative Nurse
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Active Public Health Nurse
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Reserve Prosthodontist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health

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Comptroller
- Des Moines, Iowa United States
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
- Sep 30, 2026
- $116,084.80 - $165,401.60 Annually
City of Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines is the capital city and is the commercial, financial, transportation, and governmental hub of Iowa. Extending over 80 square miles, Des Moines is home to over 212,000 people and the central city of a metropolitan area of approximately 634,000. Des Moines is a vibrant city, intersected by the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers. Des Moines is a city with many cultural amenities, ease of commuting, Iowa State government, three higher education institutions, good schools, ample shopping, affordable housing, fine dining, great health care, and a stable high-performing local government. It also is the home of the Iowa State Fair and is the host to countless conventions, trade shows, and sporting and entertainment events each year.
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Job Details
- $116,084.80 - $165,401.60 Annually
- Sep 30, 2026
Job Description
General Statement of Duties

Provides administrative oversight to the accounting division and expertise in financial reporting and controls; performs directly related work as required.

The principal function of an employee in this class is to ensure accurate accounting activities. The work is performed under the supervision of Finance Director, or designee, but extensive leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative. Supervision is exercised over the work of employees in the Accounting division of the Finance Department. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City employees, outside auditors, business organizations, state and federal officials and the public. The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office environment.

The City of Des Moines promotes a healthy work life balance and offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Residency Incentive
- Alternative Work Schedule Options
- Paid Volunteer Time-Off
- Parental Leave
- Vacation and Sick Leave Accruals
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Health/Dental/Life/LTD Insurance
- Wellness Programs and Activities
- Tuition Reimbursement and Continuing Education Programs
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Benefit
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan through IPERS
- Deferred Compensation Plan matching up to 2.5%
- Voluntary Insurance Benefit Options
- Employee Discount Program
This position is open until filled, with the next review of applications on June 30, 2026.

Acceptable Experience and Training

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, and
Extensive directly related experience in local government finance operations; and
Considerable experience with government enterprise accounting software; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.
CPA certification (preferred)

Required Special Qualifications

Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and drug screen.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

Plans, organizes and directs the organization, structure, activities and operations of the Accounting division;
Manages Department work, project and personnel activities within the Finance Department;
Assists in the strategic planning, policy development and data collection and reporting activities related to financial activities;
Oversees, trains and evaluates staff involved in accounting processes City-wide;
Assists in the coordinating of the City’s annual audit;
Support the preparation of the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report;
Revises current auditing and accounting procedures and related systems;
Contributes to development of the enterprise financial software applications through which the City’s accounting and financial transactions are managed;
Coordinates the input of financial information from all City Departments;
Serves as an in-house consultant City-wide on financial applications and procedures;
Supervises year-end adjustments and closing of accounting systems;
Performs regular reconciliation for tracking activities within the accounting system;
Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions;
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;
Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas;
Responds to citizens’ questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;
Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;
Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.

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City of Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines is the capital city and is the commercial, financial, transportation, and governmental hub of Iowa. Extending over 80 square miles, Des Moines is home to over 212,000 people and the central city of a metropolitan area of approximately 634,000. Des Moines is a vibrant city, intersected by the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers.

Des Moines is a city with many cultural amenities, ease of commuting, Iowa State government, three higher education institutions, good schools, ample shopping, affordable housing, fine dining, great health care, and a stable high-performing local government. It also is the home of the Iowa State Fair and is the host to countless conventions, trade shows, and sporting and entertainment events each year.
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- Des Moines, Iowa, United States
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83 Jobs in Des Moines

Comptroller

Seasonal Cashier - Brenton Skating Plaza

Seasonal Recreation Specialist - Brenton Skating Plaza

IT Security Engineer

City Forester

Street Maintenance Administrator

Parks and Recreation Associate - Mobile Recreation

Investigative Analyst

Ramp Agent

Senior Investigations Analyst

Airport Ramp Agent- Part Time Delta -DSM

Business Intelligence Consulting Associate - Fall 2027

Aviation Deicer & Ground Support Tech - Flexible Part-Time

Business Intelligence Consulting Associate - Fall 2027

Strategic Sourcing Analyst - Memory & Storage

Senior Tech Sourcing & Vendor Strategy Lead

Business Intelligence Consulting Associate Fall 2027

Land Acquisition Specialist

Management and Program Analyst

Sourcing Consultant

Part-Time - Ramp Airport Agent

Ramp Service Agent - Full-time

Ramp Service Agent

Full Time - Ramp Airport Agent

Airport Ramp Agent

Airport Ramp Agent- Part Time Delta -DSM

Established Team Owner Operators / CDL-A / $400K - $500K Yearly

US Tech - Forensic Technology Operations - Senior Associate

Established Team Owner Operators / CDL-A / $400K - $500K Yearly

Sourcing Consultant

Global Capability Center Commercial Capabilities Manager

Airport Ramp Agent - Part-time

Police Officer

Border Patrol Agent

Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives

Border Patrol Agent

Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives

Surveillance Investigator - $22 - $26 Hourly Wage

Surveillance Investigator

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

Nuclear Medicine Officer

Reserve Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Reserve Preventive Medicine Officer

Active Medical Surgical Nurse

Reserve Perioperative Nurse

Active Public Health Nurse

Reserve Prosthodontist

Reserve Occupational Therapist

Army Reserve Internal Medicine Physician

Police Officer (Secret Service Police) - $50,000 Recruitment Incentive

Active Neurologist

Active Ophthalmologist

Reserve Psychiatrist

Active Entomologist

Occupational Medicine Officer

Neurosurgeon

Family Nurse Practitioner

Reserve Obstetrician and Gynecology Nurse

Microbiologist

Biochemist

Active Dermatologist

Active Pulmonary Disease Officer

Active Entomologist

Reserve Psychiatrist

Reserve Occupational Therapist

Family Practice Physician

Police Officer (Secret Service Police) - $50,000 Recruitment Incentive

Occupational Medicine Officer

Neurosurgeon

Family Nurse Practitioner

Reserve Obstetrician and Gynecology Nurse

Microbiologist

Biochemist

Active Dermatologist

Active Pulmonary Disease Officer

Active Neurologist

Active Ophthalmologist

Reserve Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner