Revenue Specialist

City of Hardeeville•Hardeeville, SC

14h

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Accounting Manager, the Revenue Specialist coordinates and administers the City’s revenue collection functions, including accounts receivable, state and local accommodation taxes, local hospitality taxes, invoicing, collections, revenue reporting, and related financial activities. The role serves as a point of contact for taxpayers, businesses, and the public regarding revenue matters and provides support to Finance Department functions. It also provides secondary support for business licensing activities when needed. The position administers revenue programs to support compliance with City ordinances and regulations; oversees accounting for and collection of local accommodation and hospitality taxes; maintains tax and revenue databases; prepares invoices and follows up on payments and delinquent accounts; accepts payments and issues receipts; prepares daily cash summaries; balances cash receipts and reconciles deposits; maintains tax-account collections; prepares revenue reports and statistical information; and assists with budget preparation and the annual audit. As secondary business-license support, the position assists with licensing during peak periods, staff absences, and as assigned. This includes helping process applications and renewals, handling correspondence, maintaining records and databases, responding to general inquiries, directing applicants to resources, and generating reports. The Spanish-language supplemental description also states that the role attends annual meetings and conferences of the South Carolina Municipal Association’s Business Licensing Officials Association and develops knowledge of FOIA privacy laws and applicable state and local finance and business licensing laws, codes, and regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Detail-oriented, organized, and analytical, with good writing, computer, and auditing skills and strong customer-service knowledge and skills.
Current driver’s license required.
Must pass a background check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Postsecondary coursework in accounting, business, finance, or a closely related field preferred.
Two years of progressive, responsible, professional experience in government accounting or finance preferred.
Knowledge of local government financial functions is a plus.
Bilingual or multilingual ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

Administer revenue programs to ensure compliance with City ordinances and regulations.
Oversee accounting for and collection of Local Accommodation and Local Hospitality Taxes.
Serve as the primary point of contact for accommodation and hospitality tax inquiries.
Maintain databases for tax and revenue programs.
Prepare invoices to third parties, track payments, and follow up on delinquent accounts.
Accept payments and issue receipts; prepare daily cash summaries; balance daily cash receipts and reconcile deposits.
Record, reconcile, and maintain collections related to tax accounts.
Prepare revenue reports and statistical information for management and other City departments.
Assist with preparation of the budget and annual audit.
Provide backup support for business licensing during peak periods, staff absences, and as assigned.
Maintain familiarity with the City’s business license ordinance and related procedures.
Assist with business license applications, renewals, correspondence, record maintenance, and inquiries as needed.
Maintain business license records and databases and generate related reports when required.
Attend annual meetings and conferences of the South Carolina Municipal Association’s Business Licensing Officials Association, as stated in the supplemental Spanish description.
Develop knowledge of FOIA privacy laws and applicable state and local laws, codes, and regulations related to finance and business licensing, as stated in the supplemental Spanish description.