Tax Examiner 1 (OCFO - Treasury Division)
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Tax Examiner 1 (OCFO - Treasury Division)
Salary
$42,856.00 - $54,337.00 Annually
Location
Michigan, MI
Job Type
Certified-Regular Civil Service
Job Number
2025313208001OCFOjs
Department
Off Chf Financial Officer
Division
Treasury
Opening Date
03/30/2026
Closing Date
4/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
9001-Non Union Hourly Regular Service General
Description
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Description
OFFICE OF CHIEF FINANCIAL SERVICES
TREASURY DIVISION
TAX EXAMINER I
Be a Part of the City You Love!
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer - Treasury division is accepting applications for a Tax Examiner I position.
Position Summary
Tax and Revenue Examiner I is an entry-level paraprofessional within the City of Detroit Office of the Chief Financial Officer - Office of Treasury Property Tax Division that requires significant direction and supervision. The Tax and Revenue Examiner plans and completes tax investigations and analyses. Key services include but are not limited to: determining tax liability; examining tax returns; assessing assets; reviewing payroll and records of vendors, contractors and other parties that do business with the City of Detroit; interviewing financial stakeholders; discussing issues, tax laws, and regulations with taxpayers; assisting with payment arrangements and tax collection; submitting findings for supervisory review; and performing related research and investigative duties as assigned.
Examples of Duties
Maintain data information driven by the Office of Assessor regarding property parcels, owners of record and land and improvement values as it relates to critical updates, adjustments and corrections to Tax.net and DPP.net
Import and Exports property tax payment information to and from various into database accurate payment posting
Manage Cherwell Service Management Tasks assigned to Property Tax Division regarding taxpayer inquiries
Maintain weekly and monthly reporting for accuracy and briefing to management of Cherwell tasks
Notifies taxpayers of any overpayment or underpayment, and either issue a refund or request further payment
Process property tax refunds are initiated when adjustments are made by the Office of Assessor, due to Board of Review, hardship claims, Michigan Tax Tribunal, and other court order adjustments
Identifies irregularities or discrepancies in record keeping, controls, or operations of a specific area
Contact taxpayers by mail, telephone, or on-site to address discrepancies and to request supporting documentation
Acts as liaison between Tax Office and outside delinquent Tax Office at Wayne County pertaining to status of payment posting
Examines accounting systems and records to determine whether accounting methods used were appropriate and in compliance with statutory provisions
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Experience
In addition to the minimum education requirements, the following experience requirements also apply:
For entry into the Tax and Revenue Examiner position, no work experience is required; however, the minimum education requirements must be met.
One year of experience involving the examination and evaluation of the accounting, financial, operational, or control records of public agencies, private organizations, or individuals is preferred but not required.
The Tax and Revenue Examiner must demonstrate proficiency with integrated word processing and spreadsheet functions.
Equivalency
Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Supplemental Information
Evaluation Plan
Interview: 70%
Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%
Additional points may be awarded for:
LRD: 03/23/2026
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Broad knowledge regulations, practices, procedures, and policies related to specific financial management functions to do entry-level work:
City of Detroit Charter, and State Tax Commission for Property Tax, uniform rules, regulations, guidelines, and policies related to the area of work
Conducting investigative interviewing, writing reports, and making public contacts
Procedures used in collecting delinquent accounts
Federal and state laws, rules, guidelines, policies, and precedents related to the area of work
Techniques commonly used in locating errors in accounting records
Office practices and procedures and routine office supplies and equipment
Basic and commonly used accounting, budget, or other financial management procedures, methods, and techniques associated with clerical types of duties to perform routine and repetitive tasks while learning how to perform the full range of such tasks found in the work area
Basic information that must be present in documents terminology, forms, or reports that are part of the transaction
Structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology
Basic arithmetic and algebra and their applications
Personal computer capabilities and the application of computer systems to issues of format and content in City and departmental financial management
Tax processing software such as City Tax, Chase Edge, and BS&N Tax.net
Skills in:
Use of personal computers
Use of Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and other office or financial suite software packages
Use of Excel (e.g. Formulas, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, other functions, charts, tables) and other financial management software packages functionality
Use of large complex, multi-departmental financial systems, and demonstrate the knowledge required to interpret resulting financial and accounting reports, summaries and budgets
Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with personal contacts in a business-like, customer service-oriented manner, and maintain favorable public relations
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs related to work
Talking to others to convey information effectively
Verbal and written communications, specifically relating to technical tax information
Interviewing techniques to conduct informational interviews of taxpayers and professionals
Recognizing problems and initiating corrective action using logical decision-making techniques
Presenting concise information to a variety of audiences
Ability to:
Interpret and apply laws, regulations, and administrative policy
Collect, interpret, and analyze information from a variety of sources; apply criteria and draw conclusions
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Handle stressful situations relating to investigation, collection, and default situations
Obtain and utilize sensitive information discreetly and objectively
Learn and use contemporary financial management software and other related software for program and financial management systems
Interact effectively with senior leadership, subordinates, department personnel,
