Clerk I - Tax Office - 3

Brazos County•Bryan, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of clerical and cashier duties for the Tax/Assessor Collector’s Office. Assists the public in person, by telephone, and by mail concerning department information, researching records, filling out forms, and resolving relevant problems. Performs general clerical duties as required, including filing, scanning, indexing, recording information, and making copies. The role involves specific duties for both Property Tax and Motor Vehicle transactions, including processing payments, renewals, applications, and assisting customers with inquiries and documentation. The position also assists the bookkeeping department with cash balancing and reporting duties and requires maintaining current knowledge of relevant Texas codes.

Requirements

High school graduation or its equivalent, plus at least six months of office experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Standard office practices and procedures, including handling cash and making change.
Operate computers and standard office equipment.
Read and understand manuals, journals, policies and procedures, and office memos.
Write form letters, memos, and accurate telephone messages.
Perform basic mathematical calculations, including making change.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public.
Must frequently lift and/or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds, such as books and stacks of records.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a Tax Office setting.
Experience with property tax and motor vehicle transactions.
Knowledge of Texas Property Tax Code.
Knowledge of Texas Transportation Code as it affects registration and title processes.

Responsibilities

Assists the public in person, by telephone, and by mail concerning department information, researching records, filling out forms, and resolving relevant problems.
Performs general clerical duties as required, including filing, scanning, indexing, recording information, and making copies.
Receives and processes property tax payments in person, and through mail.
Assists taxpayers with questions and general information on payment of taxes, homestead eligibility, trust/payment agreements and processes requests for tax certificates.
Must assist with refund/overpayment documentation.
Assists with beer and liquor license renewals by verifying tax information.
Assists bookkeeping department with cash balancing duties.
Balances cash drawer with work on a daily basis.
Assists Supervisors with balancing and reporting duties for various taxing jurisdictions.
Must maintain a current knowledge of Texas Property Tax Code.
Processes vehicle registration applications, including receiving payments and issuing sticker/receipts.
Processes vehicle title transfers, including assisting customers with required documentation and examination of title paperwork for accuracy and completion.
Processes various permit applications.
Assists with processing beer and liquor license renewals, including receiving payments and issuing receipts.
Assists bookkeeping department with cash balancing duties.
Must maintain current knowledge of Texas Transportation Code as it affects registration and title processes.