Tax Revenue Specialist

OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF JOB:
The Tax Revenue Specialist carries out all tax and licensing responsibilities in the Treasurer’s office; directs and monitors tasks and projects in order to meet deadlines and maintain a consistent workflow and provides support to the Treasurer and Deputy Treasurers. Starting salary $19.00/hour.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB:
1. Receives, posts and processes county and municipal real estate tax payments from tax collectors, property owners, and mortgage companies.
2. Prepares tax certifications upon request by homeowners, settlement companies and banks.
3. Prepares and processes bank deposits and creates accounting entries within Oracle and QuickBooks.
4. Assists with the processing of investment wires and ACH transactions as needed.
5. Collects and disburses the County Room/Hotel Tax and prepares reports and maintains records as required by state and county ordinance.
6. Issues state licenses; prepares required monthly reports; maintains financial records and reconciles cash drawer.
7. Reconciles agent-sold dog licenses and maintains electronic database of all licenses sold.
8. Issues Small Games of Chance and Bingo licenses and maintains files and electronic database of all licenses issued, as well as initiating reminder notices to applicants.
9. Interacts with auditors, financial institutions, internal/external government agents and the public in regard to transactions within the Treasurer’s Office.
10. Ensures that internal controls are implemented and routinely reviewed to eliminate and/or reduce the opportunity for fraudulent activity within the Treasurer’s office; produces reports that monitor financial transactions within the office.
11. Assists customers at the counter and on the telephone.
OTHER DUTIES OF JOB:
1. Attends meetings, training, and in-services as required.
2. Performs other job-related duties as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
1. Receives instruction and supervision from the Treasurer and Deputy Treasurers.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Works indoors in adequate workspace, ventilation, lighting and temperature.
2. Works with frequent exposure to disruptions; average indoor exposure to stress, noise and dust/dirt.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL CONDITIONS:
1. Must possess ability to record, convey and present information, explain procedures, and follow instructions.
2. Must be able to sit/stand for long periods throughout the workday, with intermittent periods of standing, walking, bending, twisting, and reaching as necessary to carry out duties of job.
3. Dexterity requirements range from simple to coordinated movements of fingers/hands; feet/legs; torso necessary to carry out duties of job.
4. Sedentary work, with occasional lifting/carrying of objects with weights up to ten pounds.
5. Must be able to pay close attention to details and concentrate on work.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A. EDUCATION/TRAINING:
1. Graduation from high school or an accredited equivalency program; associate's or bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred.
B. WORK EXPERIENCE:
1. One (1) year of working experience in an accounting department or government office, or any acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
1. Must be able to speak and understand the English language in order to carry out essential job duties.
2. Must possess effective communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
3. Must possess ability to function independently, have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with employees, department heads, staff, and others.
4. Must possess ability to maintain confidentiality regarding property records, as applicable.
5. Must possess knowledge of operating personal computers and other office equipment, as necessary.
6. Must possess knowledge of QuickBooks, Windows, and Microsoft Applications.
7. A favorable criminal background check is required.

Dauphin County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Dauphin County prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.