Account Technician; Auditor Payroll​/Payables

Linn County is committed to creating a Customer-Centered Culture placing our internal & external customers at the center of everything we do! Why do we do this? We get that question a lot. The answer is simple:
We want our customers to have a positive experience. Our co-workers are customers too. Exceptional internal customer satisfaction leads to exceptional customer satisfaction for the public!

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

$28.73

• Assists with processing bi-weekly payroll, including processing payroll authorizations
• Reviews timesheets for accuracy and compliance with County policy and union contracts
• Verifies and approves bills, procurement card transactions, and employee expense reports in payables system for accuracy and policy compliance
• Imports procurement card transaction data into payables system for department processing
• Manages procurement card program including issuing cards, maintaining card data, and providing guidance to departments
• Assists with managing vendor records in payables system, ensuring proper W-9 and tax
• Assists departments and employees with payroll or payables systems functionality, including training and troubleshooting
• Maintains confidentiality of all employee and vendor data
• Processes departmental deposits, including monthly COBRA deposit
• Prepares, maintains, and gathers a variety of reports, information, files, and records for purpose of ensuring the availability of documentation and information in accordance with established policies and regulatory guidelines
• Reviews and validates entries across multiple platforms to ensure complete and accurate data for audits and reporting
• Reviews work of other staff in the processing of accounting data
• Ensures all financial transactions align with County policies, requirements, and local, state, and federal regulations

• Associate's degree in accounting or closely related field required.
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in a related field required working with general accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, or payroll preferably with experience in a public sector agency.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge and skills for the position may be considered.

Monday - Friday
7:30 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m.

Learn more about the Linn County Auditor's Office:
Auditor's Office Website