Tax and License Assistant
About The Position
The Minnehaha County Treasurer's Office is hiring a Tax and License Assistant to help county residents with motor vehicle and real estate transactions. The role suits a resourceful team player who is comfortable in a fast-paced environment and committed to providing extraordinary customer service. The position handles motor vehicle titles, registrations, transfers, renewals, fees, taxes, permits, and records. It reviews and processes motor vehicle documents and financial materials for compliance; provides customer service and technical support by phone, in person, and in writing; enters, verifies, and updates vehicle registrations, applications, and tax records; compiles and validates data; and balances and reconciles daily financial transactions, corrects discrepancies, and prepares 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 insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 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
