Motor Vehicle/Tax Lead

Ravalli County•Hamilton, MT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Ravalli County Treasurer, the Motor Vehicle/Tax Lead is responsible for the functions of the Motor Vehicle Division and Property Tax Division of the Treasurer’s Office. This position responsibility encompasses the full range of State and County statutory responsibilities in regards to Motor Vehicles licensing and Tax/Deposit collection.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Understanding of cash receipts and cash disbursements cash handling.
Experience in dealing with the public
Knowledge of cash flows and cash flow management
Two (2) years’ work experience in an office setting with responsibilities involving clerical support and administration, computer database input and retrieval, accounting, and direct public contact.
Demonstrated ability to type 40 works per minute.
Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and expertise with CARS and Black Mountain software
Familiarity and knowledge of government accounting (fund accounting)
Understanding of cash receipts and cash disbursements.
Finance or accounting experience preferred
Experience in public administration and office management preferred
Knowledge of standard computer applications (word processing, spreadsheet, data base).
Knowledge of, and ability to competently utilize, standard office equipment (i.e. Computer, typewriter, 10-key calculator, fax, copier, etc.).
Knowledge of basic record keeping and accounting.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
Ability to interact constructively with various level staff and in a collaborative “team’ setting.
Additional education and/or training specific to position responsibilities preferred.
Knowledge and expertise with Black Mountain preferred.
Finance or accounting experience preferred
Experience in public administration and office management preferred
Additional education and/or training specific to position responsibilities and accounting will be preferred

Responsibilities

Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Motor Vehicle Department.
Assists public with information regarding vehicle titles, liens and licensing.
Balance all receipts and money taken in each day by the MV department, tax department and Treasurer.
Supervise and train Deputy’s in Treasurer’s Office.
Track hours and schedule lunches and breaks.
Access to vault and safes for making change
Processes title and registration transactions for all vehicles
Process Titles for all through the mail
Balance all receipts and money collected daily for Treasurer’s Office
Reconcile monthly MVD & MT Interactive system.
Track and prepare changes & updates to MVD procedures
Tax department – and backup of daily duties
Post Tax Payments
Post Mortgage Payments for tax payments
NSF collections
Performs other duties as assigned.