Clerk II - Auditor
York County Government, Columbia, SC, United States
Clerk II
– full‑time (40 hours weekly), non‑exempt position in the Auditor’s Office located in Rock Hill. Purpose: provide professional customer service and perform clerical and administrative duties in the Auditor’s Office, acting as a liaison between tax departments and federal/state agencies on behalf of taxpayers.
Projected Salary Range/Pay Grade 107:
$16.78 – $20.14 per hour. Salary determined based on qualifications.
Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Compensation Package
Competitive market‑rate pay, negotiable based on qualifications.
Comprehensive State Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Long‑term disability
Parental Leave
Bereavement Leave
Deferred Compensation 401(k) Plans
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Public Loan Forgiveness Program
11 Paid Holidays + 3 Optional Holidays
Longevity Pay
SC State Retirement Plan Pension
Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Expanded Sick Bank
Critical Care and Cancer Insurance
Wellness Screenings
Employee Assistance Programs
Professional Development / Trainings / Conferences
Duties and Responsibilities
Assists taxpayers at customer service window and over the phone, looking up tax district information on GIS, assessment information, adding tax bills to the system, adjusting tax bills based on appeals submitted, accepting documentation for refund requests, explaining tax calculations, and giving estimates of tax amounts.
Sends and responds to faxes and e‑mails.
Opens and processes daily mail, flags return mail on the system, and searches for updated addresses to resend tax notices.
Verifies property ownership and percentage of ownership for Homestead Exemption using GIS, Tax Assessor records, and RM Web.
Verifies residency status and procedures for applications.
Collects required documentation to prove eligibility and sends information to Homestead Clerk.
Receives weekly files from QSL and hard copies of bill of sales from DMV and other counties, applies district and assessment information, forwards records to other counties, mails tax bills with explanation, scans and sorts hard copies, files them, and prorates tax bills with documentation.
Receives watercraft listings from DOR annually, applies district/assessment, inputs data into the system, accepts applications for primary and secondary residence, prorates tax bills, flags delinquent records on the DNR site, and processes disposal forms as property was sold.
Receives documented vessel listings from DOR annually, sends return forms when necessary, applies district/assessment, inputs data into the system, accepts residence applications, prorates tax bills, and processes evidence of sale.
Issues supplemental real property tax bills based on changes from the Tax Assessor’s Office.
Maintains updated handbook of laws for the Auditor’s Office.
Assists in identifying and collecting delinquent accounts on all personal property.
Performs related work as assigned.
Education and Experience
High School Graduation or GED equivalent.
One year of clerical experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.
Physical Demands
Sedentary work involving walking or standing some of the time and exerting up to 10 pounds of force regularly or sustained keyboard operations.
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance
York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
Standard Clauses
May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man‑made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
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– full‑time (40 hours weekly), non‑exempt position in the Auditor’s Office located in Rock Hill. Purpose: provide professional customer service and perform clerical and administrative duties in the Auditor’s Office, acting as a liaison between tax departments and federal/state agencies on behalf of taxpayers.
Projected Salary Range/Pay Grade 107:
$16.78 – $20.14 per hour. Salary determined based on qualifications.
Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Compensation Package
Competitive market‑rate pay, negotiable based on qualifications.
Comprehensive State Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Long‑term disability
Parental Leave
Bereavement Leave
Deferred Compensation 401(k) Plans
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Public Loan Forgiveness Program
11 Paid Holidays + 3 Optional Holidays
Longevity Pay
SC State Retirement Plan Pension
Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Expanded Sick Bank
Critical Care and Cancer Insurance
Wellness Screenings
Employee Assistance Programs
Professional Development / Trainings / Conferences
Duties and Responsibilities
Assists taxpayers at customer service window and over the phone, looking up tax district information on GIS, assessment information, adding tax bills to the system, adjusting tax bills based on appeals submitted, accepting documentation for refund requests, explaining tax calculations, and giving estimates of tax amounts.
Sends and responds to faxes and e‑mails.
Opens and processes daily mail, flags return mail on the system, and searches for updated addresses to resend tax notices.
Verifies property ownership and percentage of ownership for Homestead Exemption using GIS, Tax Assessor records, and RM Web.
Verifies residency status and procedures for applications.
Collects required documentation to prove eligibility and sends information to Homestead Clerk.
Receives weekly files from QSL and hard copies of bill of sales from DMV and other counties, applies district and assessment information, forwards records to other counties, mails tax bills with explanation, scans and sorts hard copies, files them, and prorates tax bills with documentation.
Receives watercraft listings from DOR annually, applies district/assessment, inputs data into the system, accepts applications for primary and secondary residence, prorates tax bills, flags delinquent records on the DNR site, and processes disposal forms as property was sold.
Receives documented vessel listings from DOR annually, sends return forms when necessary, applies district/assessment, inputs data into the system, accepts residence applications, prorates tax bills, and processes evidence of sale.
Issues supplemental real property tax bills based on changes from the Tax Assessor’s Office.
Maintains updated handbook of laws for the Auditor’s Office.
Assists in identifying and collecting delinquent accounts on all personal property.
Performs related work as assigned.
Education and Experience
High School Graduation or GED equivalent.
One year of clerical experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.
Physical Demands
Sedentary work involving walking or standing some of the time and exerting up to 10 pounds of force regularly or sustained keyboard operations.
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance
York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
Standard Clauses
May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man‑made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
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