The Iowa County Treasurer's capacity is that of a public administrator whose authority is established by state government for the purpose of policing county funds and maintaining complex financial records and accounts. The Treasurer is an elected official with a four year term.

The Treasurer is responsible for the receipt, management, disbursement, financial reporting, bonds and investment of all monies paid to the County and

serves as agent for the State of Iowa department of transportation and Iowa department of revenue and finance. 

The Treasurer compiles composite reports from individual record books to general ledgers: reviews and reconciles receipts, bills, and cash received to assure accuracy of figures to prevent discrepancies and financial loss.

In addition, the Treasurer categorizes, indexes, files and deposits materials, forms and monies received to assure public funds are administered properly.

The Treasurer is responsible for the proper receipt, accounting & disbursement

of county funds within proper policies established by the State of Iowa, Iowa County Board of Supervisors and corporate and unincorporated taxing entities for adequate financial control.

 Investment of Revenues

 Keep accurate record of monies received and disbursed

 Check supporting data for all check and cash receipts from all county monies

 Submit accurate financial records for annual audit

 Prepare monthly reports

 Prepare reports throughout the year for the Iowa County Board of Supervisors and State Auditor

 Update Investment Report annually if law changes

 ACH transfers of monthly tax payments and from auto dealers

 Send monthly monies to the Iowa Department of Transportation

 Apportion taxes to various entities

 Collect miscellaneous revenues from all county offices and departments

 Pays all county warrants drawn by county Auditor

Sales of properties on which taxes are delinquet are held anually, on the third Monday of June.