BUSINESS LICENSE COORDINATOR

City of Greer•Greer, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Greer is currently accepting applications for a Business License Coordinator in our Administration Department. The purpose of this position is to review local business licenses to ensure compliance with City ordinances. Responsibilities include auditing business files, enforcing delinquent license accounts, performing field inspections, issuing Municipal Summons when necessary, and monitoring emerging projects that may generate ongoing revenue. The role also includes cross-training in the secondary duties of the Finance Administrative Clerk to support continuity of workflow. This position operates under general supervision and requires independently developing work methods and sequences.

Requirements

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.
Communication skills
Attention to Detail skills
Customer Service skills
Problem Solving skills
Teamwork and Collaboration skills
Ethics and Confidentiality skills

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.