Part-Time Accounting Clerk-Sales Tax

Accounting Clerk - Sales Tax

We are currently recruiting qualified applicants for the Accounting Clerk - Sales Tax position. Come and see why the City of Golden is the place you want to be! Being a Golden employee is more than just a job, it's a lifestyle. Golden is a vibrant outdoor community making it a great place to live, work and play. The City of Golden has over 500 employees serving the community in parks and recreation, public works, public safety, and administration. The City offers a wide array of benefits and perks designed to enhance the work and wellness experience our employees enjoy today and into the future.

Responsible for daily front desk operations including but not limited to taking payments, answering phones, responding to citizens' concerns, receiving and recording cash receipts and basic clerical and administrative support to the Finance Division. Responsible for a variety of sales tax accounting activities. Interfaces with citizens and public daily answering questions pertaining to sales tax licenses, sales tax returns, and general utilities questions. Enters return data into computer system.

Job Summary

• Able to perform all cashiering duties, including processing payments, answering phone calls, addressing citizens' concerns, recording cash receipts, and providing clerical and administrative support.
• Assist with sales tax data entry when required including work in Tyler INCODE.
• Work to complete zero sales tax returns.
• Provide businesses with sales and use tax application guidance, obtain additional required information through direct business contact or internal research, and utilize the Department of Revenue (SUTS) system to validate business data and process sales tax returns.
• Performs varied administrative work related to the administration of tax and license laws and ordinances. Licenses businesses and follows up on unlicensed businesses. Verifies State address database against city licensed businesses. Responsible for license renewal reminders and follow-up.

Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

Associate's degree or higher preferred, or minimum of high school diploma or general education diploma (GED). Minimum of two years of related experience in accounting or business operations. Experience with INCODE accounting software preferred. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to organizational accounting systems. Demonstrates strong interpersonal and customer service skills, along with exceptional organizational abilities and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Must possess valid driver's license and good driving record.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Language skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Excellent customer service, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills.

Mathematical skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to reconcile tax returns and accounts.

Reasoning ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to query and obtain missing information and verify data. Ability to address routine questions and processes. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other skills and abilities: Ability to acquire knowledge of municipal laws and rules and regulations governing the licensing and taxation of local businesses. Knowledge of principles and procedures of financial record keeping and reporting. Knowledgeable in MS Office programs including Excel and Word. Ability to learn organization accounting software. Ability to complete tasks independently under limited supervision. Ability to interface with the public in a professional and tactful manner.

Materials & equipment directly used: General office equipment including computer, telephone, copier, printer, etc.

Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work environment: Office environment with moderate noise level.

The City of Golden is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Part-Time and Seasonal employees may be eligible for some benefits as they relate to the position and department in which they work. Part-Time and Seasonal employees are also eligible to accrue 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked.