Deputy Tax Clerk-County Tax Assessor

Fort Bend County • Richmond, TX

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Fort Bend County is seeking a Deputy Tax Clerk to accept and process various tax transactions, including motor vehicle and property tax payments, and to set up and monitor payment plan agreements. The role involves assisting taxpayers, collecting payments, balancing daily transactions, and assisting internal auditors. The Deputy Tax Clerk must maintain knowledge of current laws and regulations related to motor vehicles and sales tax, file customer records, prepare transaction reports for the State, and track the security of State accountable items. This position may require working extended hours and/or weekends. The ideal candidate will be able to type 40 WPM.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2 years of related work experience
• Ability to type 40 WPM

Responsibilities

• Accepts and processes transactions for various types of taxes, including motor vehicle and property tax payments
• Sets up and monitors payment plan agreements
• Assists taxpayers and the public by responding to questions, or directing them to the proper person
• Collects payments and fees, submits payments and makes change
• Balances and inputs daily transactions
• Assist Internal Auditors
• Maintains knowledge of current laws and regulations relating to motor vehicles, and sales tax laws and procedures
• Files customer records, including any supporting documentation and information from other agencies
• Prepares transaction reports, as needed, for the State
• Tracks and ensures the security of State accountable items, and is held personally accountable for shortages
• Assists other employees with more complicated transactions
• Trains new employees
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers
• May be required to work extended hours and/or weekends

Benefits

• All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS)
• Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED