Under the general direction of the County Board and day-to-day direction of its designee (Administrator), the Appointed Auditor/Treasurer is responsible for directing the development, planning, management, coordination, and delivery of taxation functions, license center operations, elections, payroll function, investments, accounts payable and receivable, annual audit preparation and all other enterprise-level financial matters. This position has wide latitude in independent action and high-level decision making.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Develops and recommends policies and procedures to maximize the County’s fiscal management practices, including investments, and both annual operating and capital revenues and expenditures.

Manages collection, tracking and reporting of current and delinquent real estate, manufactured homes, and personal property taxes, Mortgage Registration and State Deed Tax, County Drainage Ditch Assessments, and Gravel Tax.

Oversees management of tax forfeited land, including public and private auctions and repurchases; determines eligibility to repurchase tax forfeited property; and obtains County Board approval for property forfeiture responsibilities, as appropriate.

Oversees county-wide payroll functions and services.

Plans, organizes, and directs operations and activities related to county, state, and federal elections, in accordance with MN Statutes.

Develops and oversees annual and capital budgeting for the Auditor-Treasurer, Elections, and Debt Service activities and funds.

Administers Driver’s License, County Liquor, tobacco and other required licenses.

Performs supervisory duties, including but not limited to: Training, scheduling of personnel, interviewing, conducting performance evaluations and recommending disciplinary action.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a valid MN driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Knowledge of standards, principles, practices, methods and techniques of public and government accounting systems and financial management.

Knowledge of State Statutes and Election Laws.

Knowledge of local government organization and departmental operating requirements.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Strong communication skills to effectively work with elected officials, taxpayers, auditors, and employees.

Ability to make sound and timely decisions based upon analysis, experience in the field, and good judgment.

Ability to be non-partisan.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to multi-task.

Ability to complete assignments and projects within statutory and organizational deadlines.

Ability to work effectively and diplomatically across all levels of the organization and community served.

Ability to use software including Microsoft Office, Outlook, and other specialized software packages.

Sherburne County offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical (employee, employee spouse, employee child(ren), or family coverage). Monthly premiums for Employee only coverage are covered 100% by the county.
  • County Contributions to VEBA and HSA plans
• Employer paid $25,000 Term Life Policy
• Optional Benefits:
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Additional Supplemental Life Insurance for self, spouse and child(ren)
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care Reimbursement and/or Dependent Care Reimbursement Account)
  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Care Insurance
  • Deferred Compensation Plan
• Annual Paid Time Off accrual of 21 days to start, increasing up to a maximum of 33 days per year.
• 12 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• On-Site Well@Work Clinic available to Sherburne County Employees and Dependents covered under our plan.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Public Employees Retirement (PERA):