Assistant Finance & Tax Officer

Salary: $33.16 - $33.99 Hourly
Location : Courthouse: 227 South 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2026-033
Department: Auditor's Office
Opening Date: 04/30/2026


ANNOUNCEMENT & PURPOSE OF POSITION


Pottawattamie County Auditor's office is excited to announce the hiring of an Assistant Finance and Tax Officer.

This position assists the Finance and Tax Officer with accounting and financial support functions for the County.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS


Support and help manage the County's annual budget process, including preparing financial data, maintaining accounts, and ensuring required public notices and filings are completed.

Analyze financial information and assist with budget adjustments, amendments, and fund transfers throughout the fiscal year.

Prepare and submit required financial and real estate reports in compliance with state guidelines and audit standards.

Assist with property tax administration, including valuation processing, levy calculations, and tax billing accuracy.

Coordinate and maintain Tax Increment Financing (TIF) records and related certifications.

Support debt service administration, bond reporting, and capital fund compliance activities.

Serve as financial resource to County departments by providing guidance on budgets, funding, and account management.

Provide general supervision to assigned staff and perform related duties as needed.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND ABILITY


Knowledge of accounting methods and terminology.

Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply the laws, rules, and regulations related to the collection/disbursement of County funds.

Knowledge of local government budgeting and financial management procedures.

Proficiency with standard office technology, alphanumeric, proofreading, recordkeeping practices and document management standards.

Proficiency with cash handling and balancing procedures.

Ability to create and maintain complex ledgers and spreadsheets with mathematical accounting formulas.

Ability to perform complex accounting calculations and maintain accurate detailed records.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact professionally with the public and officials.

Ability to follow written and oral instructions and apply department policies.

Ability to plan, prioritize, meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously, under pressure.

Utilize logic, critical thinking, and research skills to analyze, resolve issues, and discrepancies.

Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate tact and trustworthiness with sensitive information.
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND/OR LICENSES


Associate's degree or at least 2 years of accounting or job-related experience.

Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Valid driver's license at the time of hire and maintain throughout the course of employment

Strong attention to detail.
Pottawattamie County provides a wide range of employee benefits to support health and well-being, and work/life balance. Benefits can vary depending on collective bargaining agreements. Pottawattamie County's competitive benefit package includes:

• Health, Dental, Life & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Vision Plan
• Iowa Public Employee's Retirement System (IPERS)
• Paid vacation days
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Worker's Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program