Deputy Tax Clerk-County Tax Assessor
About The Position
The Deputy Tax Clerk works in the County Tax Assessor’s office, accepting and processing transactions for various taxes, including motor vehicle and property tax payments, and setting up and monitoring payment plans. The clerk assists taxpayers and the public by answering questions or directing them to the appropriate person; collects payments and fees; submits payments and makes change; and balances and enters daily transactions. The role also supports internal auditors, maintains knowledge of applicable motor vehicle laws and sales tax laws and procedures, files customer records and supporting documentation, and prepares transaction reports for the State as needed. The clerk tracks and safeguards State accountable items and is personally accountable for shortages. The role assists coworkers with complex transactions and trains new employees. It also includes emergency-management duties during a local state of disaster, as directed by appropriate county managers. Extended hours and/or weekends may be required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Two years of related work experience.
- Ability to type 40 WPM.
Responsibilities
- Accept and process transactions for various taxes, including motor vehicle and property tax payments.
- Set up and monitor payment plan agreements.
- Assist taxpayers and the public by responding to questions or directing them to the proper person.
- Collect payments and fees, submit payments, and make change.
- Balance and input daily transactions.
- Assist internal auditors.
- Maintain knowledge of current laws and regulations relating to motor vehicles and sales tax laws and procedures.
- File customer records, including supporting documentation and information from other agencies.
- Prepare transaction reports for the State as needed.
- Track and ensure the security of State accountable items; remain personally accountable for shortages.
- Assist other employees with more complicated transactions.
- Train new employees.
- Participate in emergency-management activities and duties during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.
Benefits
- Full-time employees enjoy a wide range of benefits.
- All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
