Deputy Treasurer (Tax Changes)

County of Newaygo•White Cloud, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Newaygo County Treasurer is seeking an organized, detail-oriented, energetic individual to fill the position of Deputy Treasurer. The successful candidate will work with a team of 5 other professionals ensuring that County funds are properly processed and accounted for. The main job responsibilities of the Deputy Treasurer are to collect money for delinquent property taxes and dog licenses, receipt and secure money from various County offices, and provide information to the general public and various professional agencies, including appraisers, realtors, lending institutions, and numerous internal customers regarding tax matters. Other important aspects of this position include promoting the use of AccessMyGov, maintaining reporting of unclaimed property, processing online credit card payments, and serving as an administrative assistant to the County Treasurer. All that said, the ideal candidate will possess excellent customer services skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong math skills with an emphasis on accuracy and detail. Newaygo County is a great place to work and grow and offers a generous fringe benefit package which includes employer sponsored retirement and health insurance with no payroll deduction. Additionally, longevity pay increases are available beyond the top hourly rate as listed above.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Two years of experience in a capacity related to accounts receivable and payable processing activities, computerized accounting systems, and Excel spreadsheets.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
Must have the ability to possess a notary certification.
Must possess a valid State of Michigan driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Post - secondary education in accounting, information processing, and related areas is strongly preferred.
Some experience working with current or delinquent tax records.

Responsibilities

Processes and interprets the receipting of county monies from various offices as well as the State of Michigan.
Verifies the accuracy of receipts and department invoices and processes such data within the appropriate, corresponding computer program.
Monitors the receipt and deposit of departmental revenues.
Reviews cash transmittals and other documentation submitted by County departments and component units and enters data into the financial software system.
Runs monthly reports for dog license expirations from BS&A software and creates and mails dog license renewal reminders to dog owners.
Processes chargebacks (semi-annually) and Principle Residence Exemption (PRE) denials and denial of reversals ordered by local unit Boards of review, including the preparation of vouchers or tax statements for refunds or additional taxes due, adjustments to the appropriate tax records, invoicing of the local units affected, adjustment to the tax receivable account, and reconciling with the Equalization Department.
Prepares the DS-4410 reporting taxable values used to calculate and adjust school aid foundation formulas for local school districts.
Responsible for reporting initial taxable values, revisions as of settlement, and final revisions after settlement meeting deadlines supplied by the State including the gathering and computing of data from local jurisdictions TIF Plan Reports (Form 2604), revisions made by BOR, MTT, and STC decisions as well as PRE audits.
Maintains and continually monitors active bankruptcy cases in the County that involve a property tax liability in order to protect the county against potential tax loss.
Responsible for evaluating bankruptcy files after settlement every year; submit proofs of claim to bankruptcy court, ensuring active case by researching all records, filing withdrawals, and communicating with respondents when bankruptcy is closed.
Explain and clarifies the delinquent and current tax collection processes to all customers, including the public, county officials, townships/cities, and others as needed.
Collects and secures money for property taxes from residents for delinquent taxes, dog licenses, and kennel licenses and posts to appropriate accounts.
Compute interest and penalties on taxes.
Certifies taxes paid on Warranty Deeds and other legal documents that include a warrant clause conveying an interest in property.
Track and prepare reporting of unclaimed property; specifically, all accounts payable checks as well as other mandatory funds to escheat to the State of Michigan, in accordance with the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act, PA 29 of 1995 as amended; MCL 567.221. (both)
Balances and secures monies in the cash drawer on a daily basis, separating receipts into the appropriate funds for banking purposes.
Performs the functions of other departmental staff in training or backup capacity.
Performs other duties as directed by the County Treasurer or the Chief Deputy.