TAX ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST - TAX COMMISSIONER

TAX ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST - TAX COMMISSIONER

Tax Accounting Specialist

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: TAX ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

Performs highly technical work in support of an assigned accounting program or financial function. Duties include receiving and processing accounting documents; entering accounting information and transactions into automated financial systems; batching and processing transactions; reviewing and analyzing accounting reports and reconciling accounts with ledger balances; preparing financial summaries and/or reports; answering accounting questions; and maintaining accounting documents and records.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Receives and processes accounting documents for assigned financial/accounting programs, reviews documents for completeness and accuracy, pairs documents to related information such as matching purchase orders to invoices and service receipts to charged fees, and codes information to ensure accurate processing and correct disbursement. Prepares and/or calculates financial information, such as determining fees, taxes, and material costs by weight; counts and totals cash and checks, posts and enters transactions into the financial management system, reviews preliminary reports, verifies data entry accuracy, initiates corrective actions, and submits transactions for system processing. Reconciles and/or balances assigned accounts, prepares journal entries, ensures adequate funds to cover program expenses, and files records, forms and materials that document and support accounting transactions and program activities. Prepares financial summaries and reports reflecting financial activities, account balances, projected costs/revenues; runs daily reports, distributes reports, establishes and maintains both automated and manual accounting records and files, and performs record‑retention tasks as dictated by county policy. Manages department petty cash and travel‑expense funds, disburses funds, balances accounts, and maintains related records. Collects mobile‑home taxes at the counter, by mail and in the field, posts payments in the computer, balances cash drawer, visits mobile‑home parks to ensure proper registration, writes citations, appears in court for citations, accounts for and maintains records of mobile‑home decals and movements. Reviews legal documents, researches, files claims, monitors court notices and timelines, and prepares related correspondence for bankruptcies; keeps the Tax Commissioner and Deputy Tax Commissioner updated and refers matters for further action when necessary. Reviews and researches properties for tax sales; handles, upon approval by the Tax Commissioner or Deputy Tax Commissioner, all paperwork involving legal memoranda, legal fees, and reviews all legal work for accuracy from start to finish.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

May provide clerical and administrative support to department managers, such as preparing correspondence, maintaining contract and project records, and purchasing supplies. Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED supplemented by one year of experience in accounting and/or fiscal control work, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Typing speed: 35 WPM preferred. (If requested by the department, a typing test will be administered at a later date. Applications will be reviewed and sent to the department if all other minimum qualifications are met.)

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical ability: Tasks require light physical effort, including some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of light-weight objects (5–10 lb); light to moderate work with occasional lifting up to 25 lb. Tasks may involve extended periods at a keyboard or workstation. Sensory requirements: Ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues; ability to communicate orally. Environmental factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Clayton County, Georgia, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective and current employees to discuss accommodations with the employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Claytoncountyga