Tax Analyst

Tax Analyst

The City of Sharonville has a vacancy in the classification of Tax Analyst. This is a full-time position.

Wages and benefits are very competitive. The pay rate for newly hired employees will be based on skills, education, job knowledge, and abilities. The current pay range is $22.55 per hour to $35.01 per hour and includes wage step increases after each successful year of employment. Employees can reach the top of the salary range within 5 years of hire. Paid vacation time, paid sick leave, an excellent retirement system, and other generous benefits will be discussed during the interview process.

Location: Sharonville, OH | This position is 100% on-site. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of secondary education or G.E.D. with coursework in business and/or office procedures and related training and/or experience that indicates an advanced knowledge of office practices and procedures and a basic knowledge of arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages and decimals.
• Knowledge of local income taxes is desired.
• Must be able to be bonded via City's risk insurance carrier.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required.

Licensure or Certification Requirements:

• A valid driver's license Must maintain insurability as set forth by the City's motor vehicle liability insurance requirements.
• Must be willing and able to work on-site for all scheduled shifts.

Essential Functions:

1. Greet visitors in person, answer telephone, receive and route messages; provide assistance to taxpayers and preparers regarding residential, withholding & net profit income tax issues; assist taxpayers with completion of all local forms and calculations of taxes; collect any related moneys due; answer inquiries and tax-related questions from the public or refer to the proper authority.
2. Receive tax payments including taking payments at the front counter and post the information into the computer, prepare bank deposits; properly record and balance all collections. Verify tax deposits with the finance department.
3. Maintain tax related records and documents (city residents, new businesses, records of receipts, tax returns, questionnaires, street addresses, etc.); enter data into computer; generate related reports. Register new taxpayers & work with other departments to update business and resident information.
4. Print and mail bi-monthly tax bills, update resident information regarding returned mail.
5. Prepare, print and mail various letters, memos, reports, etc. as well as make phone contact with taxpayers and tax preparers.
6. Perform related clerical duties: open, sort and distribute mail; prepare mailings of tax forms and business packets, miscellaneous typing; filing, scanning and retrieval of stored files/records; etc.
7. Have excellent organizational skills and be self-motivated to assist the Tax Administrator & other tax analysts with reports & projects as needed or assigned.
8. Attend related meetings and seminars as directed by the Tax Administrator

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Abide by the Standards of Conduct as defined by City Administration.
2. Perform other duties as assigned or necessary for the operation of the Finance Department.

Minimum Acceptable Characteristics:

• Knowledge of Accounting, customer service, basic knowledge of arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages and decimals.
• Skill in Computer skills, with experience in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel preferred; 10-key proficiency; and the ability to work with tax-related computer software.
• Ability to Prioritize and complete multiple projects while handling routine tasks. Maintain complex and confidential records; lift up to 25 pounds from floor to overhead; sit or stand for long periods. Ability to communicate well with the public, as well as staff members.

Note: In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this is considered to be light work.

This position description in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the position incumbent. My signature below signifies that I have reviewed and understand the contents of my position description.