Account Technician (Auditor Payroll/Payables)

Linn County • Jean Oxley Public Service Center, IA

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About The Position

Linn County is seeking an Account Technician to perform accounting and administrative duties that support accurate documentation, transaction processing, and compliance with regulatory and County requirements. The role supports department and County accounting functions, systems, and recordkeeping by maintaining financial records, processing transactions, and assisting with audits, budgeting, and grant reporting.

The position works Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The hourly wage is $28.73.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in accounting or a closely related field.
• One to three years of experience in a related field working with general accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, or payroll.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating the required knowledge and skills may be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a public-sector agency.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing bi-weekly payroll, including payroll authorizations.
• Review timesheets for accuracy and compliance with County policy and union contracts.
• Verify and approve bills, procurement card transactions, and employee expense reports in the payables system for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Import procurement card transaction data into the payables system for department processing.
• Manage the procurement card program, including issuing cards, maintaining card data, and providing guidance to departments.
• Assist with managing vendor records in the payables system, ensuring proper W-9 and tax ID validation.
• Assist departments and employees with payroll or payables system functionality, including training and troubleshooting.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and vendor data.
• Process departmental deposits, including the monthly COBRA deposit.
• Prepare, maintain, and gather reports, information, files, and records to ensure documentation and information are available in accordance with policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Review and validate entries across multiple platforms to ensure complete and accurate data for audits and reporting.
• Review the work of other staff in processing accounting data.
• Ensure financial transactions align with County policies, requirements, and local, state, and federal regulations.

Benefits

• Competitive wages with annual pay increases and annual cost-of-living increases, depending on budget.
• Access to medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and supplemental life insurance.
• Iowa Public Employee's Retirement System pension plan (IPERS).
• Wellness program offering credits on insurance premiums to eligible employees.
• Free on-site fitness centers.
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• Training and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree