What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy County Treasurer - Part Time position at Allegan County?
Allegan County has much to offer, with 24 Townships, 9 Cities, and 2 Villages across nearly 900 square miles. The landscapes range from the lakeshore to beautifully wooded lands, our County’s natural resources are a gift to be treasured. Allegan County businesses, citizens, and employees are world-class, and we remain a welcoming, closely-knit community. We are one of the fastest-growing counties in Michigan.
Allegan County Government places high importance on our core values: Respect, Integrity, Commitment and Honesty. A common thread among our leadership, employees and volunteers is a strong desire to serve and be part of something meaningful. We were recently identified as “Best in Class Winner” among mid-size companies for our excellence in optimizing employee and organizational well-being. We have also received the Impact Award for excellence in educating our employees about their retirement plans and overall financial wellness. We are looking for dedicated, caring, energetic people to join our team!
Job Summary:
Collects money for delinquent property taxes, provides information regarding tax matters to the public, maps legal descriptions and certifies deeds for recording, conducts tax searches, issues dog licenses, and performs a variety of other activities related to maintaining tax records.
Wage: $21.79 per hour, part-time (19.5 hours per week) with no benefits
Schedule: Mon, Thu, Fri, 10:00am - 5:00pm with a daily half-hour unpaid lunch break
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Collects money for delinquent property taxes and Principal Residence Denial taxes. Receipts and posts amounts to appropriate accounts.
- Maps legal descriptions and certifies deeds for recording.
- Issues dog licenses; collects, receipts, and posts licensing fees.
- Provides information by telephone and in person to taxpayers, banks, real estate personnel, title companies, attorneys and other interested parties concerning the tax status of county property.
- Explains and clarifies the tax collection process. Disseminates information concerning taxes due. Conducts tax abstracts for interested parties.
- Reviews tax records to ensure that all necessary tax information has been accurately documented.
- Performs a variety of other accounting and support functions.
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D) and up to one (1) year of specialized or technical raining beyond high school with schoolwork in accounting.
- One (1) year of experience related to account processing activities, including working with computerized accounting systems and spreadsheets.
- Prior experience working with tax records preferred
Allegan County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. A copy of our EEO Utilization report is available on our website:
https://www.allegancounty.org/home/showpublisheddocument/2802/6
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