Tax Compliance Specialist- Department of Finance

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

8d • $28 - $38 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Finance manages the city’s investing, fiscal analysis, budgeting, debt and asset management, tax assessment and collection, and accounting functions as well as establishing, maintaining, and enforcing fiscal policies, practices and procedures for the entire City and County of Denver. The Department commits to Denver residents the delivery of these services through a financial structure that mirrors the best practices of both the public and private sectors. This commitment promotes better service, enhanced performance measures, maximum accountability, and improved business processes.

The Treasury Division collects, records, and deposits all City taxes and revenues, and disburses money as required by law. The Treasury Division's other responsibilities include: enforcement of tax compliance; and administration of the City's property tax programs. The mission of the Treasury Division of the Department of Finance is to promote and facilitate voluntary compliance, strive to ensure fairness, and collect tax revenue that funds city services. By carrying out this mission in a professional, efficient, and customer-oriented manner, we maximize the financial resources available to meet the needs of the community and its citizens.

In this Tax Compliance Specialist role, you will perform specialized technical level tax collection duties regarding delinquent tax accounts, issue distraint warrants, coordinate the seizure of property, and auction assets to pay tax liens.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate
• Five (5) years of technical level experience collecting delinquent taxes and enforcing compliance of tax ordinances and laws.
• Requires a driver’s license at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment
• Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Tax compliance experience
• Knowledge of general business operations
• The ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Cash handling and customer service experience
• The ability to be detail-oriented and organized
• Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements

Responsibilities

• Collect payments on delinquent tax accounts in jeopardy of becoming uncollectable, which includes the issuance of distraint warrants, conducting field investigations to collect on delinquent accounts, and coordinating the seizure of property and assets to auction personal property to pay tax liens.
• Work with stakeholders both internal and external to the city to coordinate the processing of legal tax notices, which includes working with citizens, businesses, property owners, attorneys, the state, and city departments and agencies, and explaining tax ordinances and law.
• Review tax collection accounts to determine best method of collecting on past due taxes, negotiate payment arrangements, and monitor accounts for default, which includes verifying taxes owed, calculating interest and penalties, processing payments, and preparing revised billing statements.
• Research and verify debtor information, collect evidence to prove ownership, residency, business activity, and tax liability, and locate property subject to liens due to delinquent taxes.
• Research public records through state and city departments and agencies to verify and note liens on seized properties and ensure stakeholders have been notified of auction and sale of personal property.
• Investigate businesses for compliance with licensure for collection of taxes and occupational tax registration, which include maintaining case files and reports on payments, debts, uncollectible accounts, and explaining tax laws and municipal ordinances for compliance of tax obligations.
• Issue distraint warrants for accounts in default, which includes publicly posting warrants, explaining tax codes and laws, coordinating the seizure of property and assets, preparing asset inventories, and securing properties through locksmith and changing locks.
• Coordinate and oversee property and asset auctions, which includes recording sale of assets, certifying distribution of proceeds, resolving conflicts between stakeholders, working with auctioneers and landlords, monitoring expenses, and ensuring payment of locksmiths, auctioneers, and advertisers.
• Prepare tax revenue reports and process legal documents, which includes preparation of enforcement and collection reports, prepares treasury sales tax notices, calculates of penalties, interest and fees, processes lien placements, and prepares liability forms for bankruptcy claims.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED