Tax and License Assistant
About The Position
The Minnehaha County Treasurer's Office is hiring a Tax and License Assistant to help Minnehaha County residents with motor vehicle and real estate transactions. The role is suited to a resourceful team player who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and providing excellent customer service. The position handles motor vehicle titles, registrations, transfers, renewals, fees, taxes, permits, and records; reviews and processes documents and financial materials for compliance; and provides customer service and technical support by phone, in person, and in writing. It also involves entering, verifying, and updating registrations, applications, and tax records; compiling and validating data; balancing and reconciling daily financial transactions; correcting discrepancies; and preparing cash bags.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and one year of customer service and cash handling experience; a comparable combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Successfully complete the pre-employment background process.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Working knowledge of modern office practices.
- Knowledge of and skill in using technology and related software systems.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with colleagues, other agencies, and the public.
- Present a professional appearance and communicate respectfully and approachably.
Responsibilities
- Handle motor vehicle titles, registrations, transfers, renewals, fees, taxes, permits, and records.
- Review and process motor vehicle documents and financial materials, ensuring compliance.
- Provide customer service and technical support by phone, in person, and in writing for motor vehicle issues.
- Enter, verify, and update vehicle registrations, applications, and tax records; compile and validate data.
- Balance and reconcile daily financial transactions, correct discrepancies, and prepare cash bags.
Benefits
- Paid holidays
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- PTO available from day one
- Extended sick leave program
- Inclusion in the South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS)
- Deferred compensation plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
