SECOND DEPUTY AUDITOR (TEMPORARY)

Salary: $114,838.00 Annually
Location : Des Moines, IA
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 24-1088
Department: Auditor's Office
Opening Date: 03/25/2024
Closing Date: 4/2/2024 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: MS
Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (M-F)
Bargaining Unit: Management/Supervisory
Salary Grade: N/A
Location: Administration Building
Under general supervision, performs responsible administrative and supervisory work in directing one or more major function of the County Auditor's Office.
Illustrative Examples of Work

1. Supervises and participates in various activities of the Election and/or Administrative Division(s) of the County Auditor's Office.
2. Directs the posting, billing and checking of accounts; maintains files and records; participates in the preparation of payroll; supervises, trains and evaluates staff.
3. Directs employees in various election activities, including voting machine servicing and placement, maintenance of voter registration records, ballot preparation, general office duties and others.
4. Audits and prepares warrants for the payment of County bills; classifies claims and warrants according to fund; maintains purchase order control on merchandise ordered by the County.
5. Confers with attorneys, election candidates and the general public as needed.
6. Receives and accounts for monies for dog tax, transfer fees and miscellaneous fees; prepares billings; requisitions supplies and printing.
7. Supervises and participates in the control of subsidiary accounts covering all County transactions and the preparation of reports of all County funds expenditures.
8. Computes the valuation and tax report for submission to the State Tax Commission; prepares applications for permits; keeps record of bond issues and worker compensation claims.
9. Prepares various correspondence, records, legal publication and reports.
10. Performs related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of governmental accounting.
• Good knowledge of office procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of State laws relating to the operation of the office.
• Proven ability to supervise and direct the work of others.
• Ability to keep general ledgers and set up and maintain subsidiary accounts and ledgers.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports and statements.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations to specific work situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees, officials and the general public.

Training and Experience

• Graduation from high school, and
• Additional specialized business training, and
• One to two years of experience in related supervisory office work, or
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that will have provided the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Special Requirements:

• A criminal background check is required.
• A drug screen is required prior to final offer of employment.
• A valid State of Iowa driver's license is required.

*This position is temporary until current incumbent vacates position.
Polk County is committed to providing a diverse work environment that is representative, at all levels, of the citizens we serve. Equal opportunities are available to all applicants and current employees regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
Polk County believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is critical to our success in serving and empowering our community and to our continued commitment to be one of the nation's most innovative public institutions.
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