Tax Office Clerk I

Macon-Bibb County Government•Macon, GA

49d

About The Position

The Tax Office Clerk I is responsible for receiving tax payments, issuing receipts, and assisting the public with tax-related questions. Receives and processes payments for real property taxes; calculates interest, penalties, and FiFa costs for delinquent taxes. Accepts returns and exemption applications. Issues mobile home decals and permits. Processes vehicle title applications; verifies information on applications, enters data to computer, and sends to State Department of Motor Vehicles. Calculates ad valorem taxes due on vehicles. Collects fees for, paving, garbage, and hotel/motel. Enters payment and other information in the computer. Issues tags and decals. Researches tag and tax data and provides general information to the public by telephone and in person. Assists automobile dealers with tag purchases, tax payments, and title applications. Completes maintenance forms for name/address changes, codes, and other tax-related information. Assists the public, attorneys, and tax consultants with questions concerning property or taxes.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Minimum of one (1) year of clerical experience
Possession of a valid Georgia Motor Vehicle Operator's License
Knowledge of and proficiency in Microsoft Office products as well as database programs
Ability to communicate effectively with other employees and the public
Ability to show good judgment, consistency, and timeliness in decision-making

Nice To Haves

Experience in tag and/or title work preferred; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Responsibilities

Receiving tax payments
Issuing receipts
Assisting the public with tax-related questions
Receives and processes payments for real property taxes
Calculates interest, penalties, and FiFa costs for delinquent taxes
Accepts returns and exemption applications
Issues mobile home decals and permits
Processes vehicle title applications
Verifies information on applications
Enters data to computer, and sends to State Department of Motor Vehicles
Calculates ad valorem taxes due on vehicles
Collects fees for, paving, garbage, and hotel/motel
Enters payment and other information in the computer
Issues tags and decals
Researches tag and tax data and provides general information to the public by telephone and in person
Assists automobile dealers with tag purchases, tax payments, and title applications
Completes maintenance forms for name/address changes, codes, and other tax-related information
Assists the public, attorneys, and tax consultants with questions concerning property or taxes