Financial Assistant - Tax Claims

Job Summary

To perform data entry, monetary and specialized departmental clerical duties, and responsibilities in a timely manner according to established policies and procedures.

Essential Job Functions

• Works independently under the supervision of the Tax Administration Supervisor Manager.
• Responds to taxpayer inquiries.
• Processes tax records and payments.
• Maintains electronic and financial records.
• Reconciles accounts.
• Supports delinquent tax collection and foreclosure activities.
• Prepares reports and official documentation.
• Affords assistance to staff with special projects.
• Attends meetings and training as required.

Education

• Minimum Requirements to Perform the Work: High school diploma plus additional training in computers, business, and accounting.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 required.
• Must obtain knowledge of real estate taxation and collection practices.

Work Experience

• 2 years’ working experience preferred in taxes, accounting and/or banking.
• Experience and knowledge of tax foreclosure document preparation preferred.
• Experience handling and responsibility for receiving large sums of money required.

Company Description

Mission Statement: To provide essential services that respond to community needs and promote well-being, while maintaining a financially sound foundation. We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this job application!

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Benefits

• Medical Benefits: Capital Blue Cross Medical Insurance, Health Savings Account, Wellness program with wellness incentives, Capital Blue Cross Vision Insurance, United Concordia Dental Insurance.
• Retail Benefits: County Retirement Pension, 5% minimum pre-tax contribution required, with the option of increasing your contribution over 5% up to 15% post-tax, Fully vested after 5 years of credited service, Normal Retirement Options: Age 55 with 20 years of credited service, Age 60 with any amount of credited service, Voluntary 457b Deferred Compensation Plan, Military Time Buy Back Options, Paid Time Off: Vacation (10 days per year, accrued per pay period), Sick (5 sick days per year, pro-rated based on starting date), Personal (3 personal days per year, pro-rated based on starting date), Paid County Holidays (No waiting period to receive paid holidays).
• Additional Benefits: Educational Assistance (80% of cost of tuition and books up to the annual IRS limit per calendar year (after 6 months of Full-Time Employment)), Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – certain eligibility requirements must be met, Employee Assistance Program (Resources for: Childcare, Eldercare, Legal, Financial, and Coaching), Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Account, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance.