Tax Collector * Clerk 2

EAST BATON ROUGE SHERIFF'S OFFICE

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Clerk 2 (Tax Collector)

Work Section: Tax Division

Supervisor: Tax Collection Supervisor

Hours/Shifts: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, M-F

Overtime Required: Occasionally

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for the collection and processing of tax payments related to properties within East Baton Rouge Parish. Provides information to the public and property related entities regarding the taxes due, adjudication, and redemption of real estate within the parish.

Job Duties:

• Process customer's payments over the counter, which include managing a cash drawer.
• Balance register daily and produce the daily transaction report for Treasury.
• Answer the phone calls and questions regarding property taxes.
• Process the payments received by mail daily.
• Provide quality service to all customers. This may include walking them to the Assessor's Office or Clerk of Court to assist in handling Tax Office business.
• Figure and send via fax or email redemption bills upon request.
• Research property payment history to determine if prior year taxes are paid in order to update tax system accordingly.
• Prepare bills and receive proper approval from the Parish Attorney prior to accepting payment for adjudicated properties.
• Scan documents as needed.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The incumbent must be a high school graduate or have obtained a GED, have good communication skills and be able to deal with the general public on a regular basis. Must be able to multitask, have a working knowledge of computers, and pay attention to detail.

Note: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.