Revenue Collections Processor (Fiscal Specialist 3)

Summary

King Countys Finance and Business Operations Division Treasury section is seeking a Revenue Collections Specialist (Fiscal Specialist 3)! The property tax team handles billing collecting distributing and reporting of real and personal property taxes accounts receivable gambling taxes and local improvement district assessments. This position is responsible for processing reconciling and ensuring the accuracy of property tax payments and accounts receivable. Our ideal candidate will be detail-oriented enthusiastic forward thinking agile and customer service driven. We are looking for candidates with a can do attitude with the ability to stay calm while handling a high volume of transitions collaborate with team members problem solve and learn new systems.

Scope of Job Duties: To be considered for this opportunity you must at a minimum demonstrate knowledge skill and ability to:

• Use high-volume mass mailing and large-scale mail processing equipment to process reconcile ensure accuracy and send electronic deposits to the bank while accurately entering account payment data into the property tax system.
• Open and prepare incoming property tax payments for processing and posting to tax accounts.
• Processing incoming electronic payments via wire or ACH into the property tax system
• Conduct journal entries daily of payments into Oracle EBSSort load and lift incoming and outgoing tax statements mailings and notices.
• Verify the accuracy of tax payments with the amount owed; identify and correct errors in payment calculations; research discrepancies; prepare tax refunds and payment returns; train and direct temporary staff in processing tax payments.
• Process Accounts Receivable Payments electronically deposit payments to the bank and tranmit to the accounts receivable system of record
• Communicate tax information by email telephone and in person to a variety of taxpayers Treasury staff County departments and outside agencies involving tax payments and name or address change inquiries.
• Provide backup support for the cashier and other team members.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Clerical or Data Entry experience including entering and reviewing numerical data with speed accuracy and high attention to detail while focusing on time-sensitive deadlines;
• Ability to perform research analyze and solve problems related to financial transactions;
• Strong communication interpersonal writing and customer service skills;
  Intermediate level of technology proficiency using MS Office Productivity tools in your daily work;
• Ability to manage your time and adapt to changing priorities work on multiple priorities and projects simultaneously meet quick deadlines and produce timely and quality work products;
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
  

We would love it if you have:

• Experience with mail handling
• Experience with payment processing
• Experience with LEAN processes and principles
• Experience with SharePoint MS Teams and other collaborative online tools

The Finance and Business Operations Divisions mission is to provide exceptional customer value for accounting procurement treasury and small business services. We are actively seeking employees whose behavior is in alignment with our divisions core values.

Other Position Information:
This position is Non-Exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore is overtime eligible. Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule every other Thursday comprising of 35 hour workweek; 7 to 8 hours shifts within the hours of 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday . This position is represented by Teamsters 117.

The work associated with this position will primarily be 100% in office. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

Please note that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual safety precautions are required including the wearing of masks in some situations. King County is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to reducing our carbon footprint.

The Application Process:
A completed King County Application is required. The recruitment for this position is open to all qualified candidates. Applicants from this recruitment may be used to fill future opportunities in this job classification. We highly recommend that you also provide a resume.

Note: Online applications are preferred. However if you cannot apply online go to for other options.

If you have any questions or concerns while applying please contact:
Michael Castro Recruiter
Email:

Supplemental Information

Are you ready to make a difference Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live work and play.

King Countys Vision Mission and ACTIVATE Values unite us.

King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles engage directly with communities and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards embrace change stay curious and continuously improve. Across all interactions we listen first act quickly and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust. Learn more about our Vision Mission and ACTIVATE Values here and visit our Why work at King County page here .

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on sex race color national origin ethnicity religious affiliation disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression age except by minimum age and retirement provisions pregnancy status as a family caregiver parental status marital status military status or status as a veteran who was honorably discharged or who was discharged solely as a result of the persons sexual orientation or gender identity or expression citizenship or immigration status genetic information or other protected class. However to the extent that distinction or differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is authorized by either federal or state law regulation or government contract it is not an unfair practice.

Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions including but not limited to recruitment hiring selection for training promotion transfer demotion layoff termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

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