Deputy Treasurer

Company: Bonneville County
Location: Idaho Falls
Posted on: January 19, 2023

Job Description:

December 9, 2022TO: To All interested personsBonneville County is now accepting applications for the following position:Position: Deputy TreasurerStarting Salary: Pay Grade 10 - starting salary $16.37 per hour.Work Hours: 40 hours per weekClosing Date: Applications will be accepted through February 15, 2023 at 5:00 P.M.GENERAL PURPOSEPerforms a variety of entry level complex clerical tasks designed to expedite the receiving and allocation of general tax revenue, issuance of tax notices and recording of tax remittances as required by law of the office of County Treasurer.SUPERVISION RECEIVEDWorks under the general supervision of the County Treasurer, Chief Deputy or Senior Deputy Treasurer.SUPERVISION EXERCISEDNone.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSCollects tax payments over the counter and through mail and receipts the same; responds to public questions and provides information related to tax amounts, charges and fines, segregation of property, addresses of property owners, legal descriptions and questions concerning the tax laws defined by Idaho Code; contacts taxpayers by telephone and/or in writing concerning payment errors.Performs general money management duties related to balancing cash drawers; reviews and reconciles all payments for accuracy and completeness and prepares deposits daily.Performs warrant redemption functions; receives warrants form banks and issues Treasurer's check for total warrants claimed; posts warrants to computer system.Conducts records search as requested by banks and mortgage companies, including research on assessor's plats; provides and completes necessary documentation as requested.Assists in conducting extensive research of all accounts having three years of delinquent taxes; notifies all recorded and nonrecorded parties associated with the property; utilizes various processes and methods including search of microfilm of public recordings, microfiche, previous payment and ownership records, plats, city and county phone directories, returned mail etc.Calculates taxes, collects and receipts prepayments on personal property and mobile homes; issues advalorem receipts for verification of taxes paid; assists with collecting payments received from local improvement districts.Calculates taxes on newly acquired or split properties for the purpose of proration; provides mortgage companies with necessary documentation of tax amount or escrow collections.Accesses computer record of all tax collection transactions and assists to generate weekly reports.Receipts monies deposited to the Tax Anticipation Account and determines necessary payments needed.Prepares warrants of distraint for delinquent collection of all personal property for issuance to the county sheriff for collection.Issues refund checks for excess or incorrect payment with letters of explanation; follows established procedures in handling late payments or insufficient funds; searches for prior year delinquency; apprises taxpayer of additional fees or fines and balances owed; conducts followup on refund letters as required.Generates and prepares fund ledgers showing fund balances as required by auditors.Prepares tax notices for mailing.Performs related duties as required.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS1. Educations and Experience:A. Graduation from senior high school with course background in bookkeeping, accounting, or some other related field; plus three to six weeks specialized training in terminal operation and data entry;ANDB. One (1) year of general work experience preferably related bookkeeping, accounting, cashiering or some other related field;ORC. An equivalent combination of education and experience.2. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Some knowledge of basic practices and methods of bookkeeping and accounting; terminal operation and data entry; general office maintenance, (i.e., record keeping, filing, indexing, etc.); operation of microfilming equipment and procedures.Ability to perform basic mathematical functions quickly and accurately; understand financial terminology; read and understand county legal documents; operate a variety of types of office equipment as personal computer, adding machine, calculator, typewriter, etc.; communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; write clearly and legibly, develop effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.3. Special Qualifications:Must be able to type 35 words per minute.4. Work Environment:Tasks require variety of physical activities, not generally involving muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing and seeing. Mental application utilizes memory for details, emotional stability and discriminating thinking and creative problem solving.BONNEVILLE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERWITH PREFERENCE GIVEN TO QUALIFIED VETERANS

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