Revenue Officer

City of Auburn • Auburn, AL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing revenue compliance, financial accounting, and auditing duties in support of the City’s revenue collection functions. This position reports to the Revenue Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; one (1) to three (3) years’ experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards.
• Knowledge of City and state tax and licensing ordinances and codes.
• Knowledge of federal business classification system.
• Knowledge of financial analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures involving the issuance, assessment and collection of tax and licensing fees.
• Knowledge of business management and operations methods and principles.
• Knowledge of computers, job related software programs, and data mining techniques.
• Knowledge of delinquent account collection laws
• Knowledge of local government operations, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar programs.
• Skill in applying analytical methods and in organizing significant quantities of detailed financial and finance-related information.
• Skill in using computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Skill in the use of small office equipment, including calculators, copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
• Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• Ability to get along with others, and work effectively with the public and co-workers.
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Ability to work independently, work well with others, and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Enforces City tax and licensing ordinances.
• Conducts internal and external examinations of taxpayer records to determine consistence with City laws and regulations.
• Analyzes taxpayer database for delinquencies.
• Reviews and reports on general ledger accounts.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level