Deputy Tax Clerk II

Description

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Deputy Tax Clerk II to perform clerical work, assess personal property, audit DMV records, and process bills and mail. The successful candidate will handle inquires regarding personal property, state income tax and business licenses (i.e. telephone, walk-ins, etc.); file records; assist taxpayers in completing forms and furnishes information; make data entries on computer terminal; and prepare and makes data entries of Va. Estimated Income Tax Voucher I. They will also prepare and submit month end report for Va. State Income Tax to the Dept. of Taxation and City Treasurer, post information to records as needed, and appear in court as needed. This position requires a high school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three years related experience and/or training in general office work and dealing with the general public; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

This is a non-exempt position.

Examples of Duties

Summary

Performs clerical work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Assesses personal property

Audits DMV records

Processes bills and mail

Handles inquires regarding personal property, state income tax and business licenses (i.e. telephone, walk-ins, etc.)

Files records

Assists taxpayers in completing forms and furnishes information

Makes data entries on computer terminal

Prepares and makes data entries of Va. Estimated Income Tax Voucher I

Prepares and submits month end report for Va. State Income Tax to the Dept of Taxation and City Treasurer

Posts information to records as needed

Appears in court as needed

Assists with departmental projects as assigned

Rotates at DMV satellite location

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

Typical Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three years related experience and/or training in general office work and dealing with the general public; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental Information

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to prepare reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.