FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt - overtime paid pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement or Human Resources policy
EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under direction, oversees the purchases of prior year tax delinquencies from Cities and Townships in Macomb County; provides revenue in current County collections and State Education taxes; submits taxable adjustments to the State of Michigan; performs other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Enters revenue of County, Drain, Huron Clinton Metro Authority (HCMA), SMART, ZOO, DIA, and State Education taxes into the Counties accounts, along with taxable value changes.
Settles prior year delinquent taxes from Cities and Township when balanced.
Remits monies collected to the State, DIA, HCMA, SMART, and ZOO every 15 days.
Submits taxable value adjustments to the State of Michigan in May, September, and October.
Reconciles the base tax accounts from 2006 through current years between BS&A and One Solution.
Purchases additional board of reviews, Michigan tax tribunals, State tax commissions, uncapping, and denials.
Prepares chargeback letters and invoices on properties not deemed collectable.
Performs related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Education and Experience:
-
High School diploma or GED
-
Three (3) years of work experience in property taxes, BS & A software and Microsoft Excel
Preferred Education and Experience:
Required Licenses or Certifications:
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledge of:
-
Policies, practices and procedures of Macomb County and the Treasurer’s Office
-
Principles and practices of basic accounting
-
Various applicable software applications
-
Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
Skill in:
-
Effective time management and organization
-
Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
-
Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
-
Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, etc.
Ability to:
-
Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign
-
Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
-
Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred
-
Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
-
Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
-
Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
-
Work independently
-
Conduct oneself with tact and courtesy