Deputy Auditor/Treasurer - Staff Accountant

The hiring range for this position is $54,537 - $60,996. The full range for this position is $54,537 - $76,292.

The Deputy Auditor/Treasurer provides customer service to the public and supports the daily operations of the Auditor’s Office by processing financial transactions, assisting with property transfers, and responding to inquiries related to taxes, assessments, passports, elections, and other statutory functions. This position involves frequent interaction with the public, accurate handling of financial information, and compliance with state and county requirements.

• Greets members of the public and responds to questions or concerns in person, by phone, or other communication methods; receives and routes calls to appropriate staff.
• Collects and processes current and delinquent property tax payments, issues receipts, posts payments, verifies account codes, and ensures accuracy of county financial records.
• Provides customer service related to property transfers by reviewing legal descriptions, verifying delinquent taxes, collecting state deed tax and mortgage registration tax, and certifying transfers once requirements are met.
• Processes Certificates of Real Estate Value (eCRV) electronically and ensures compliance with statutory requirements.
• Processes incoming payments, through receipting system to the General Ledger.
• Assists with election-related duties, including mailing absentee ballots, assisting in-person absentee voters, and assisting on election night.
• Provides customer service for passport applications in accordance with federal requirements.
• Perform General Ledger Account Reconciliations.
• Backup for Accounts Payable processing both routine and semiweekly manual warrant processing.
• Assist Auditor/Treasurer and CFO with tasked related to Tax Statements, Audit, Bank Reconciliations and other Reporting.
• Prepares certificates of indebtedness for state reporting.
• Maintains Solid Waste Fees and other Special Assessments.
• Performs related duties as apparent or assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.), minimum of AA Degree in Accounting or Related Field Preferred.
• Cash handling and balancing experience.
• Advanced training in bookkeeping or accounting.
• Knowledge of Real Estate Transactions and Terminology
• Three (3) years of related work experience.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong public relations and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of accounts payable and basic accounting principles.
• Ability to understand and interpret legal descriptions related to real estate.
• Proficiency in computer systems and office software.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail while handling financial and legal documents.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with the public, coworkers, and other agencies.

Work Environment

• Work is primarily performed in an office environment located in the Kandiyohi County Office Building.
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds may be required.
• Ability to perform movements including walking, bending, turning/twisting, kneeling, squatting, climbing, reaching, grasping, and fine finger manipulation on an occasional to continuous basis.

 Additional Information

• Must pass a background check.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Kandiyohi County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.