BUSINESS LICENSE COORDINATOR

About the Role

The City of Greer is currently accepting applications for a Business License Coordinator in the Administration Department. The purpose of this position is to review local business licenses to ensure compliance with City ordinances.

Responsibilities

• Completes year-end processing of business accounts and prepares documentation for annual renewals.
• Prepares cover letters for renewal mailings; prints and reviews renewal applications before distribution.
• Processes renewal applications and issues licenses to the appropriate businesses.
• Determines business classifications and calculates the corresponding license tax.
• Audits and verifies gross receipts reported on business license applications using tax returns, income statements, or other financial documents; compiles findings and notifies businesses of results.
• Assists clerks, the general public, business owners, and contractors with questions regarding licensing requirements, fees, tax map numbers, and required documentation.
• Obtains property and tax map numbers through aerial tax map resources.
• Performs field enforcement of business license ordinances; conducts audits of business operations; performs on-site inspections of new businesses to ensure all licensing requirements are met.
• Enforces delinquent hospitality tax accounts.
• Enters hospitality and accommodation tax payments as needed.
• Allocates revenues to the appropriate accounts.
• Reconciles the cash drawer daily.
• Issues Municipal Summons when appropriate and appears in court on the City's behalf.
• Performs general administrative and office duties, including typing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving data, copying and filing documents, and sending and receiving faxes.
• Ensures professionalism and exceptional customer service during all interactions and represents the City of Greer with integrity.
• Exhibits strong ethical standards and builds trust with coworkers, visitors, and the community.
• Adheres to the Employee Handbook and all relevant policies and procedures.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Stays continuously up to date on policy, procedure, and process changes.
• Completes all work accurately, safely, and efficiently.
• Keeps work area clean and safe.
• Maintains assigned equipment in safe, good working condition.
• Reports suggested improvements and areas of concern to the Supervisor.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Cross-trains in the secondary duties of the Finance Administrative Clerk to support continuity of workflow.

Requirements

• Minimum Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in accounting, public relations, and general office procedures, or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Accreditation in Business Licensing from the Municipal Association of South Carolina required within three (3) years of hire.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.