What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Deferment Specialist position at Forsyth County?
Forsyth County's Tax Administration has an open Tax Deferment Specialist position . This position processes various tax relief programs and exemptions in Forsyth County. Tax relief programs include historic, governmental, homestead and present use value. This position is also required to conduct periodic reviews of all applications to ensure compliance.
Skills
This position will have opportunities to attend classes, seminars, and workshops pertaining to NC Property Tax Legislation across the state. Potential for growth within the department.A successful candidate should have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
Thorough knowledge of the various functions of the Tax Assessor's and Tax Collector's Office.
Considerable knowledge of tax laws.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
Ability to keep accurate records and reports.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively in person and by telephone.
Ability to gather and give information and instructions regarding tax laws and department procedures.
Considerable ability to summarize, compile and tabulate numerical material.
Ability to compose letters and reports.Graduation from high school and four years of paraprofessional experience including three years in a tax office.
A higher education level may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience requirement.
Drivers license is required for field visits.Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Determines the actual use of the property and how this relates to relevant tax law.
Makes site visits to properties under consideration.
Explains the application process to businesses and citizens.
Administers tax deferment and exemption programs such as farm, historic properties, non-profit, senior citizen and disabled persons.
Manages renewals of deferments and exemptions.
Communicates tax law changes to the public concerning deferments.
Defends decisions during appeals to the Board of Equalization and review.
Handles calls from Taxpayers that want to talk to the Director.
Oversees or completes tax bill adjustments.
Performs related work as required.
Skills
This position will have opportunities to attend classes, seminars, and workshops pertaining to NC Property Tax Legislation across the state. Potential for growth within the department.A successful candidate should have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
Thorough knowledge of the various functions of the Tax Assessor's and Tax Collector's Office.
Considerable knowledge of tax laws.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
Ability to keep accurate records and reports.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively in person and by telephone.
Ability to gather and give information and instructions regarding tax laws and department procedures.
Considerable ability to summarize, compile and tabulate numerical material.
Ability to compose letters and reports.Graduation from high school and four years of paraprofessional experience including three years in a tax office.
A higher education level may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience requirement.
Drivers license is required for field visits.Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Determines the actual use of the property and how this relates to relevant tax law.
Makes site visits to properties under consideration.
Explains the application process to businesses and citizens.
Administers tax deferment and exemption programs such as farm, historic properties, non-profit, senior citizen and disabled persons.
Manages renewals of deferments and exemptions.
Communicates tax law changes to the public concerning deferments.
Defends decisions during appeals to the Board of Equalization and review.
Handles calls from Taxpayers that want to talk to the Director.
Oversees or completes tax bill adjustments.
Performs related work as required.