GENERAL PURPOSE

The purpose of the Finance Technician is the performing of various tax office functions such as reviewing and entering income tax returns, estimated tax payments, delinquent payments, and employer withholding payments; along with assisting customers at the counter and on the telephone. This position will also assist with varied responsibilities within the finance department including but not limited to accounts payable and payroll.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

The Tax Commissioner and the Finance Director.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performing routine duties of tax preparation, computer data entry, reconciliation of accounts, and review of tax returns for accuracy.

Assisting customers at counter by taking payments and processing tax returns; sorting and posting daily mail which includes tax returns, taxpayer estimated payments and employer withholding payments; balancing the day's work and making bank deposits.

Assisting with the billing and collections process including but not limited to setting up and monitoring payment plans, processing small claims court filings and following up court judgments with the collections process.

Communicating with taxpayers and accountants in a courteous and confidential manner through written correspondence and by phone to obtain information necessary to ensure correctly filed returns

Providing backup and filling in as needed in accounts payable and payroll departments.

Acting in a collaborative, team oriented manner that actively supports the entire finance department to achieve desired goals.

Other duties and projects as assigned by supervisor.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

None.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent with some college preferred; or experience working in the field of accounting, tax preparation and/or auditing; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of principles of accounting

Ability to use a variety of computer equipment and software after appropriate training is provided. Equipment includes a computer, copier, fax, scanner and specialized software.

Customer service skills with high importance in the ability to be discreet and follow rules of confidentiality

Ability to analyze complex issues, problem solve and do research

Ability to perform work with accuracy and attention to detail essential.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a variety of work related

Contacts; ability to answer inquiries from the public in a respectful, tactful, and professional manner.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Requires frequent use of standard office equipment; including computer and related software, telephone, copier, scanner, fax machine, calculator and postage machine.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Frequently required to sit for long periods of time, stand, talk, hear, walk, use of hands and arms to reach and operate equipment. Extensive use of computer requiring close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds on occasion as part of the retention and organization of records.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

There is an open office atmosphere which allows for frequent interaction with co-workers; it also

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