Auditor Finance Clerk III

Woodbury County•Sioux City, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the efficient, accurate, and timely performance of a variety of Auditor Finance duties including primary backup to accounts payable and payroll, and assistant to the Deputy Auditor with tax preparation responsibilities. This position is primary Finance Supervisor in the absence of the Auditor Appointed Deputy. Performs various other clerical duties related to scope of responsibility as assigned and under direct authority of the Auditor Appointed Deputy and/or County Auditor Recorder.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED)
Mathematical ability required
Computer skills: Excel, Microsoft Word, and Outlook
Ability to set priorities regarding assignments and follow through to completion
Accurate proofreading and excellent recordkeeping skills
Ability to communicate tactfully and courteously with others
Keyboarding skill test from Iowa Workforce Development with 40 words per minute (net score), within the last 12 months
Candidate for hire must successfully pass a background check, a physical examination, vision, back screen and drug screen prior to employment.
The use of clearly spoken English for the skills and purposes of this job.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline is preferred
Supervisory experience preferred
Previous Accounting experience preferred

Responsibilities

Answers phone inquiries within scope of responsibility and refers inquiries to proper resource when necessary
Responsible and accountable for the accurate, timely and efficient processing of all payroll claims for County employees and the issuance of accurate warrants in payment of County payroll claims in accordance with established policies and procedures and legislative requirements
Checks and balances payroll insurance deductions and forwards reports to Human Resources
Responsible for maintaining employee records in accordance with authorized approval
Prepares and maintains appropriate files and records including the operations of claims processing
Assists Deputy Auditor in maintaining the Auditor’s tax year responsibilities
Assists Deputy Auditor with quarterly, annual, and fiscal year reporting
Monitors departmental grants and prepared Schedule of Expenditure of Federal Awards
Assists Deputy Auditor in preparing reports and materials for all external audits brought to the Auditor’s Office.
Prepares Woodbury County Board Meeting Minutes in a timely manner
Performs ordering and maintenance of office supplies
Assures that all assignments are completed in a thorough and accurate manner
Performs related tasks/assignments/special projects as assigned
Responsible for reports related to the scope of responsibility as required by legislative policies and procedures or by the County Auditor/Recorder
Prepares and maintains appropriate files and records
Assists with the accurate and effective accomplishment of a variety of tasks/assignments/ reports/ special projects and other duties as assigned by the Auditor Appointed Deputy and/or The County Auditor Recorder.