JOB
Brunswick County is currently accepting applications for a Tax Specialist to join our Tax Department. The Tax Specialist performs a variety of clerical and public contact work associated with the collection of County taxes. Work involves: Collecting taxes and fees over the counter (in person) and by mail.Responding to requests and answering questions from County taxpayers.Computing penalty charges and partial tax payments.Considerable data entry, including posting tax payments.Assisting with processing foreclosures, garnishments and attachments. Preparing collection letters.Utilizing a variety of investigative techniques to conduct database research (i.e., internet records, deeds records, previous tax records, etc.).Processing refunds and handling returned checks. Work will require the Tax Specialist to perform a variety of tax collection functions while utilizing independent judgement, strong decision-making, and knowledge of the North Carolina Machinery Act. If you are a customer focused individual with excellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills who can show tact, courtesy, and firmness in frequent contact with taxpayers and the general public, we’d love to talk to you! The Tax Specialist reports directly to the Deputy Tax Collector.