Deputy Auditor

Meade County, SD • Sturgis, SD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position performs a variety of financial, administrative, and elections functions in support of the operations of the Auditor’s Office. The work consists of related bookkeeping, administrative, and election duties. Strict regulations and the need for accuracy contribute to the complexity of the position. The purpose of this position is to provide support for department operations. Successful performance contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of those operations.

Requirements

• Knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting procedures.
• Knowledge of accounts payable principles and practices.
• Knowledge of laws and policies governing the assignment and payment of liens.
• Knowledge of state reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of election laws.
• Knowledge of county and departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in the provision of customer services.
• Skill in the maintenance of files and records.
• Skill in the use of such office equipment as a computer, scanner, fax machine, and copier.
• Skills in oral and written communication.
• Completion of specialized training in the field of work.
• High school diploma.
• Minimum three years of experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and sends apportioned funds to a variety of taxing entities.
• Reviews and processes accounts payable for county departments.
• Answers telephone and greets visitors; provides information and assistance.
• Receives a variety of payments and performs cashiering functions.
• Processes Law Enforcement Center and dispatch billing on a monthly basis.
• Processes inmate medical billing on a weekly basis.
• Processes court costs and Juvenile Detention Center billing on a weekly basis.
• Balances the general ledger monthly.
• Processes accounts receivable.
• Processes new and renewing liquor licenses.
• Processes county payroll.
• Reconciles bank accounts.
• Orders office supplies and maintains inventory.
• Performs related duties.

Benefits

• Benefit Package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED