City of Pickerington
Overview
This is a part‑time position without benefits, supervised by the Income Tax Administrator and/or Assistant Income Tax Administrator. The role involves receiving and recording income tax returns and payments, researching accounts, and assisting in the preparation of correspondence, notices, and mailings.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED, with 6 months to 1 year of relevant work experience.
Associate degree in Accounting or Business – preferred.
Experience with municipal income tax software – preferred.
Duties
50% – Receive payments and tax returns, audit, post, and process returns, maintain individual taxpayer files, research delinquent and potential new accounts, and prepare correspondence and notices. Assist in daily bank deposit preparation.
40% – Assist in answering telephones, directing calls to appropriate tax personnel, and perform typing, filing, and processing mailings as needed.
Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
10% – Perform other job‑related duties as necessary.
Licensure or Certification Requirements
Must obtain and maintain CPR/AED certification through American Red Cross (or equivalent), per City policy.
Equipment Operated Personal computer (including software and applications) and miscellaneous office equipment.
Inherently Hazardous or Physically Demanding Working Conditions Employee may be exposed to chemical compounds found in an office environment (e.g., toner, correction fluid). Work involves long periods of sitting and computer use that may cause or irritate back, neck, and wrists. Employees are often required to use hands and fingers to handle tools and reach with arms. Specific vision requirements include close vision and the ability to focus. This is considered sedentary work. In emergencies or department needs, lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying objects heavier than D.O.L. strength ratings may be required.
Minimum Acceptable Characteristics Knowledge of
Government structure and processes; City and departmental goals, objectives, and functions.
City tax code and applicable state, federal, and local ordinances, codes, laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to financial accounting.
Principles, theories, and practices of municipal accounting (including cost and fund accounting) and auditing; public relations; standard office practices.
Skill in
Computer operation (including software/applications such as Microsoft Office, FinQ, etc.); typing 30+ wpm; use of modern office equipment.
Interpersonal communication; organization and time management; spelling, grammar, and mathematics.
Ability to
Read, analyze, and understand various directives and regulations, and assemble related data; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Apply principles to solve practical problems; handle a variety of variables in familiar context; add, subtract, multiply, divide, calculate decimals and percentages.
Communicate effectively, develop and maintain effective working relationships with employees, coworkers, department heads, officials, and the general public.
Prepare complex reports; travel to and gain access to work sites.
Positions Directly Supervised None.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED, with 6 months to 1 year of relevant work experience.
Associate degree in Accounting or Business – preferred.
Experience with municipal income tax software – preferred.
Duties
50% – Receive payments and tax returns, audit, post, and process returns, maintain individual taxpayer files, research delinquent and potential new accounts, and prepare correspondence and notices. Assist in daily bank deposit preparation.
40% – Assist in answering telephones, directing calls to appropriate tax personnel, and perform typing, filing, and processing mailings as needed.
Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
10% – Perform other job‑related duties as necessary.
Licensure or Certification Requirements
Must obtain and maintain CPR/AED certification through American Red Cross (or equivalent), per City policy.
Equipment Operated Personal computer (including software and applications) and miscellaneous office equipment.
Inherently Hazardous or Physically Demanding Working Conditions Employee may be exposed to chemical compounds found in an office environment (e.g., toner, correction fluid). Work involves long periods of sitting and computer use that may cause or irritate back, neck, and wrists. Employees are often required to use hands and fingers to handle tools and reach with arms. Specific vision requirements include close vision and the ability to focus. This is considered sedentary work. In emergencies or department needs, lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying objects heavier than D.O.L. strength ratings may be required.
Minimum Acceptable Characteristics Knowledge of
Government structure and processes; City and departmental goals, objectives, and functions.
City tax code and applicable state, federal, and local ordinances, codes, laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to financial accounting.
Principles, theories, and practices of municipal accounting (including cost and fund accounting) and auditing; public relations; standard office practices.
Skill in
Computer operation (including software/applications such as Microsoft Office, FinQ, etc.); typing 30+ wpm; use of modern office equipment.
Interpersonal communication; organization and time management; spelling, grammar, and mathematics.
Ability to
Read, analyze, and understand various directives and regulations, and assemble related data; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Apply principles to solve practical problems; handle a variety of variables in familiar context; add, subtract, multiply, divide, calculate decimals and percentages.
Communicate effectively, develop and maintain effective working relationships with employees, coworkers, department heads, officials, and the general public.
Prepare complex reports; travel to and gain access to work sites.
Positions Directly Supervised None.
#J-18808-Ljbffr