Tax and Assessment Officer

City of Kenora•Kenora, ON

43d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Financial Analyst, the Tax and Assessment Officer is responsible for billing and collecting property taxes within the guidelines of by-laws, resolutions, and government legislation. This role involves handling confidential and sensitive data.

Requirements

Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
Completion of Municipal Tax Administration Program (MTAP), or be willing to obtain within two years of hire.
1-3 years of relevant experience, preferably in municipal finance and taxation, or equivalent.
Thorough knowledge of municipal taxation systems and the Ontario Municipal Act; knowledge of additional provincial assessment legislation is beneficial.
Strong financial and analytical skills, with attention to accuracy and thoroughness, along with strong organizational and administrative skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and outlook, knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics GP Property Tax module is considered an asset.
Excellent customer service and communication skills, both oral and written, with a focus on confidentiality, tact, and discretion.
Successful candidates will be required to submit a criminal record check and professional references.

Nice To Haves

Municipal Accounting and Finance Program (MAFP), or a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation would be an asset.
knowledge of additional provincial assessment legislation is beneficial.
knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics GP Property Tax module is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Manages the Property Tax process to ensure data integrity, legislative compliance, and policy is adhered to have an efficient customer focused service delivery.
Coordinate, prepare, and distribute interim, final, and supplementary tax billings.
Monitor tax payments, notices, manage property tax schedules, administer applications, calculate adjustments and update property owner records accurately and timely in the City’s Financial Information System.
Provide customer service and tax legislation information via in-person, phone, and email.
Respond to tax inquiries from the public, legal entities, real estate professionals, staff, and auditors.
Prepare and sign Tax Certificates and process Tax Sales.
Perform property tax analysis, including balancing the assessment roll with the tax roll, and supporting the forecasting and budgeting processes through detailed analysis and reporting.
Manage collections activity including legal tax sales process.
Conduct monthly interest updates and prepare quarterly financial reports for Council.
Collaborate with the Senior Financial Analyst for review and transmission of pre-authorized cheque runs.
Monitor and support ARB appeal processes with necessary documentation.