Payroll & Payables Specialist (Public Sector)

Linn County, Iowa; Iowa; On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IPERS pension

Health insurance

12 paid holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Linn County Auditor's Office in Iowa is seeking an Accounting Clerk to perform a wide range of accounting and administrative duties, ensuring accurate documentation, processing, and regulatory compliance. You will support department and county accounting functions, maintain financial records, process transactions, and assist with audits, budgeting, and grant reporting.

Responsibilities include payroll processing, timesheet reviews, bill approvals, procurement card management, vendor records, and

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in accounting or closely related field required.
• 1–3 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, or payroll, preferably in a public sector agency.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bi-weekly payroll processing and payroll authorizations.
• Review timesheets for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Verify and approve bills, procurement card transactions, and expense reports in payables system.
• Import procurement card data into payables system for department processing.
• Manage procurement card program and provide guidance to departments.
• Assist with vendor records and tax ID validation.
• Provide payroll/payables system training and troubleshooting.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and vendor data.
• Process departmental deposits, including COBRA deposits.
• Prepare reports and records for audits and regulatory compliance.
• Review data entries for accuracy across multiple platforms.

Skills

Payroll processing

Accounts payable

Recordkeeping

Budgeting

Education

Associate's degree in accounting or closely related field

Job description

Linn County Auditor's Office in Iowa is seeking an Accounting Clerk to perform a wide range of accounting and administrative duties, ensuring accurate documentation, processing, and regulatory compliance. You will support department and county accounting functions, maintain financial records, process transactions, and assist with audits, budgeting, and grant reporting.

Responsibilities include payroll processing, timesheet reviews, bill approvals, procurement card management, vendor records, and