Deputy Auditor​/Treasurer - Customer Service & Tax Processing

Salary : $54,537.00 - $76,292.00 Annually
Location : Willmar, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Auditor/Treasurer
Opening Date: 02/25/2026
Closing Date: 3/11/2026 4:30 PM Central

Description

The Deputy Auditor/Treasurer - Customer Service & Tax Processing 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.
Job Duties

• 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 (CREV) electronically and ensures compliance with statutory requirements.
• Processes daily manual warrants and other financial documents.
• Assists with election-related duties, including preparing ballot boxes, mailing absentee ballots, assisting in-person absentee voters, assisting on election night, and processing election results.
• Provides customer service for passport applications in accordance with federal requirements.
• Prepares certificates of indebtedness for state reporting.
• Maintains Solid Waste Fees and other Special Assessments.
• Performs related duties as apparent or assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).
• Cash handling and balancing experience.
• Advanced training in bookkeeping or accounting.
• Three (3) years of related work experience.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Supplemental Information

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.
Kandiyohi County offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health, dental, vision, PERA retirement, 457(b) deferred compensation plan, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick/ESST leave.

Part-time employees who work an average of 20 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.
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Do you have a high school diploma or GED and three (3) years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have experience handling cash transactions and balancing receipts or financial records?

• Yes 5+ years experience
• Yes 3+ to 5 years experience
• Yes 1 to 3 years experience
• Yes under 1 year experience
• No experience

03

Do you have experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or financial recordkeeping?

• Yes 5+ years experience
• Yes 3+ to 5 years experience
• Yes 1 to 3 years experience
• Yes under 1 year experience
• No experience

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How much experience do you…