Description

The City of the Village of Indian Hill, Ohio is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Finance Director/Tax Commissioner. Under the general direction of the Finance Director/Comptroller, the Assistant Finance Director/Tax Commissioner assists in managing the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department. This position requires comprehensive knowledge of municipal finance functions, including income tax collection, budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, procurement, payroll and benefits administration, investments, revenue sharing, and grant and loan administration. The Assistant Finance Director/Tax Commissioner is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and executing financial management activities; overseeing payroll operations; administering income tax collection; and ensuring the accurate accounting and reporting of the Village's financial information.

The Assistant Finance Director/Tax Commissioner assists in the day-to-day supervision and coordination of Finance Department staff, including Administrative Assistants and the Finance Clerk/Secretary. In the absence of the Finance Director/Comptroller, they may assume their duties and act on their behalf to ensure the continuity of financial operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Appointed by the City Manager to serve as the Tax Commissioner, responsible for administering and enforcing the provisions of the Village of Indian Hill Code of Ordinances and the Ohio Revised Code.

Reviews and updates local ordinances to ensure ongoing compliance with state and federal laws.

Assists the Finance Director/Comptroller in planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing Finance Department activities, including income tax collection.

Supports the Finance Director/Comptroller with all phases of the budget process; trains and assists staff with budget entry, maintenance, and reporting in the accounting software system.

Assists in developing and maintaining systems of internal control, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with municipal finance, payroll, and tax collection laws and regulations.

Performs a variety of professional administrative and analytical duties in support of personnel, budgeting, and general administrative functions of the Finance Department.

In consultation with the Finance Director/Comptroller, develops and maintains high standards of customer service and operational efficiency; identifies and implements opportunities for improving departmental processes and service delivery.

Responds to taxpayer inquiries, provides assistance with income tax preparation, and resolves questions or issues related to income tax compliance.

Performs or assist Administrative Assistants with difficult or complex income tax matters; performs duties which include assisting with all income tax activities such as auditing returns, preparing correspondence, examining accounts, processing daily cash and check deposits received in person or by mail.

Provides day-to-day technical guidance and direction to Administrative Assistants; assists employees and taxpayers in interpreting tax codes and resolving complex issues.

Reviews and approves payment plans, penalty and interest abatement requests, and other income tax adjustments; provides assistance to difficult taxpayers whenever necessary; reviews delinquent accounts for further action.

Reviews and examines taxpayer records and returns to verify accuracy and compliance with Village ordinances; calculates tax liabilities, penalties, and interest as appropriate; prepares periodic analytical and financial reports for the Finance Director/Comptroller.

Oversees the tax administration and responds to correspondence on appeals or circumstances regarding tax disputes.

Determines which delinquent taxpayers require

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