Taxation Specialist, Auditor-Treasurer's Office

Salary

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Location

St. Cloud MN, MN

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2024-01684

Department

Auditor's Office

Opening Date

03/14/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

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Position Description

SALARY:

Hiring Range: $28.7491-$34.3280/hourly

Full Range: $28.7491-$42.1949/hourly

Grade 18, Non-Exempt Position, Teamsters-General Unit

Our Mission: "Provide Exceptional Public Services to Assure a Safe, Healthy, Vibrant County for All"

Our Values: Professional | Approachable | Responsive | Collaborative | Fair & Equitable

Stearns County MN is excited to offer potential candidates an opportunity to join our team and begin a fulfilling and prosperous career!

Are you an ambitious and dedicated employee with an accounting/finance background looking to further use and enhance your skills?

Are you looking to work in a stable environment with the possibility of a long-term career, eligible for advancement and the potential for higher income?

Do you have any experience or interest in learning more about Property Tax Calculations?

If any of these sound like you, then it's time to become a valued member of the Stearns County Auditor-Treasurer Office!

We are willing to train the right candidate, even those with no direct property tax experience; so please consider applying if you're interested!

Position Objective

To provide management, technical support and assistance with the property tax calculation process; including levies, Tax Increment Financing, calculations, statement generation, distribution of revenues to authorities and multiple mandated reports to State agencies. This position is responsible for ensuring that all tax calculations are accurate within the Property Tax System and that taxes collected are properly distributed to all the taxing authorities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

These examples do not include all possible responsibilities in this position and do not limit the assignment of related duties to this classification.

1. Provides ad-hoc queries to ensure accurate, current and efficient tax collections.

2. Creates data input forms for collection of information and to provide access to outside taxing authorities.

3. Determines the tax capacity and market value rates associated with the Certified Levies of the taxing jurisdictions ensuring they are calculated and applied correctly by the Property Tax System.

4. Compiles and submits the PRISM Reports to the State Department of Revenue to provide accurate and complete taxing data.

5. Prepares and submits the State General Tax reports on a timely basis.

6. Prepares and submits the Annual School Tax Report, School Taxes Receivable Report, and the Semi-Annual Tax Abatement Reports with the Department of Education as well as reports to school districts to facilitate their budget and levy decisions.

7. Prepares Auditor's Certificates for all taxing authorities containing property tax information to facilitate the sale of bonds for various improvement projects.

8. Determines Taxation of Annexations of parcels to cities and reviews the calculations for accuracy as generated by the Property Tax System.

9. Research MN State Statues relating to Property Taxation.

10. Manages all facets of Tax Increment Financing by outside taxing jurisdictions; monitors TIF districts for statutorily mandated activities and creates TIF district information in the tax system.

11. Ensures the accuracy and timeliness of the distribution of taxes to all taxing jurisdictions as related to real estate, personal property, manufactured homes and special assessment collections as directed by state statute.

12. Maintains the Levy Book or similar information reports for all taxing jurisdictions. Submit levy reports to the State.

13. Maintain Authority Bond Registry and verify annual bond fund requirements to levies.

14. Train Authorities and provide individual assistance on taxation subjects.

15. Manage the Stearns County Aggregate Tax collection and fund distribution process.

16. Represents the county in the MnCCC county tax system consortium and recognized as a subject matter expert as a resource for guidance on system use and development.

17. Attends work in a regular and timely manner.

18. Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.

Minimum Qualifications and Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum Qualifications

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must possess the following:

* High school graduate or equivalent

* Bachelor's degree or higher in math, accounting computer science or finance and 2 years of property tax experience OR Associate's Degree and six years of property tax experience

* Experience using Microsoft Office Applications

* Certification of Completion of MN Department of Revenue Tax Calculation Course or ability to obtain within twelve months of hire

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Knowledge of Minnesota property tax calculation system and process.

2. Knowledge of tax capacity rates and market value rates.

3. Knowledge of accounts receivable (taxes) functions of an integrated financial system.

4. Knowledge of software packages and programming languages including Oracle, XML, SQL, XML Spy, SharePoint, Sequel Service Management Studio and Report Builder.

5. Ability to effectively plan, organize and coordinate work.

6. Ability to analyze workflow issues and design productivity changes to make use of available technology.

7. Ability to analyze, develop and assist in the modification of tax collection and distribution procedures, methods and techniques.

8. Ability to develop and interpret accounting records and documents, and prepare information in summary form.

9. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Accountabilities, Work Environment and Extent of Supervision or Guidance Provided

Accountabilities Shared By All Employees

1. Performs job responsibilities in a manner consistent with the County's mission and values.

2. Develops and maintains a thorough working knowledge of all department and County-wide policies, protocols and procedures that apply to the performance of this position.

3. Develops respectful and cooperative working relationships with co-workers.

4. Informs immediate supervisor of all important matters pertaining to assigned job responsibilities.

5. Seeks opportunities for further personal growth and development.

6. Represents the County in a professional manner to all internal and external contacts when doing the County's business.

7. Complies with all rules and policies in order to maintain a safe work environment.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The primary responsibilities for this position will be performed approximately 100% of the time indoors. All employees are required to reside within the state of Minnesota.

Extent of Supervision or Guidance Provided

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Treasury & E-Commerce Supervisor.

Responsibility for Public Contact

Moderate.

Hours of Work, Testing and Interview Dates

Hours of Work

This position has a normal work schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; may include some hours outside of normal work hours on occasion.

Interview Date

If you are selected to be interviewed for this position, interviews will be held on a date to be determined. Invitations to interview will be sent to the email address listed on the job application and will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.

If you require special accommodations to participate in the Stearns County hiring process, please contact us at 320-656-3606.