Tax Clerk

Company: Douglas County DD Services
Location: Roseburg
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

THE POSITION

Management & Finance, Tax Division

Full Time Position includes excellent benefit package, PERS/OPSRP retirement and availability of deferred compensation retirement savings program.

This position performs complex accounting support to the activities of the Tax Division of the Management and Finance Department.

Essential Functions:

This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job.

* Provide customer service to the public by providing information related to property taxes
* Answer department inquiries
* Compute interest and discounts; provide pay-off information
* Receive and post payments, issue receipts
* Complete daily cash sheet, prepare deposits, and reconciliation
* Monitor personal property and mobile home status to collect taxes
* Prepare warrants
* Develop and prepare notices, letters, and reports
* Data entry for various tax related business

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience, which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities required, will be considered. however, the following is preferred:

* Associates Degree in accounting or related field and two years work related experience.
* Four years of accounting experience
* Banking experience with cash handling and teller proficiency preferred.

Required

* At time of appointment, must possess valid Oregon Drivers License
* Regular and consistent attendance
* Computer experience

TESTING:Employment is contingent upon successful completion of any required computer, typing, and/or written tests administered.

Considerable knowledge of:Tax regulations and procedures; knowledge of tax filing systems and account classifications; knowledge of standard office machines and practices; proficiency in keyboarding skills;Ability to:operate a calculator and to make arithmetic calculations of a moderately complex nature; ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff and the public; works under the supervision of an administrative supervisor; Skill in:the use of modern office equipment that includes automated equipment and systems; ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms; provide training to employees relating to tax/accounting systems and procedures; prepare detailed tax, fiscal, and statistical records and reports; work independently or within a team unit; efficiently organize time to meet deadlines; use judgment and maintain confidentiality in dealing with employees and the public; courteously meet and deal effectively with the public, outside agencies and employees. SCREENING & EVALUATION

While not part of initial applicant screening, the finalist for this position may be required to pass acriminal history backgroundcheckandcredit checkas part of a contingent offer of employment.

To learn more about this position, please review theposition classification.

Questions? Contact Human Resources by e-mail athr@co.douglas.or.us or ph: (541) 440-4405

Questions? Contact Douglas County Human Resources athr@co.douglas.or.us or ph: (541) 440-4405

Douglas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Douglas County Statement on Equal Employment Opportunity

If you require any special assistance at any point during the application or selection process and would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please e-mail a description of your request to Human Resources.

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