Auditor Finance Clerk III

Auditor Position

Woodbury County benefits include: IPERS. Great Health Insurance Benefit, Free Dental, Life & LTD Insurance, Sick leave benefits, Vacation, 10 Paid Holidays, 2 Personal Days, and a moving allowance is negotiable. 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. 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.

The following duties are typical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• 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
• Attendance is required

Non-Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Mental and Physical Competencies Required to Perform Essential Functions:
• Language Ability
• Mathematical Skills
• Behavior Skills
• Reasoning Ability
• Cognitive Demands
• Equipment Used
• Physical Demands
• Environmental Adaptability
• High school diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED)
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related discipline is preferred
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Previous Accounting experience preferred
• 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 taken in the Woodbury County Human Resources office or Iowa Workforce Development with a 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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. The use of clearly spoken English for the skills and purposes of this job.

Applicants for employment should contact the Human Resources Dept., Room 701 of the Woodbury County Court House between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for further information. A completed County application form and a resume are required. Deadline for receipt of applications shall be: 4:30 p.m August 31th, 2026. Until position filled.