Tax and License Assistant

Minnehaha County•Yankton, SD

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Minnehaha County Treasurer's Office is hiring a Tax and License Assistant in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to assist county residents with motor vehicle and real estate transactions. The role calls for a resourceful team player who can provide extraordinary customer service in a fast-paced environment. The position handles motor vehicle titles, registrations, transfers, renewals, fees, taxes, permits, and records. It also involves reviewing and processing documents and financial materials for compliance, providing customer service and technical support, maintaining registration and tax records, and reconciling daily transactions. The listed salary range is $23.64–$26.07. Applications close November 10, 2026, at 5 PM Central Time.

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.