What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Collections Clerk position at Onslow County?
Performs intermediate skilled administrative support work involving the collection and receipting of taxes, licenses, fees and assessments, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the close supervision of the Tax Collections Supervisor.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
For completed education higher than a high school diploma, please attach your final transcript showing the date your degree was awarded.
Special Requirements
Successful completion of Fundamentals of Property Tax Collection and Property Tax Listing and Assessing within a two-year period.
Valid driver's license.
Salary will be determined by internal equity, candidate's qualifications, budget, and market considerations.
Our core values—Resilience, Excellence, Accountability, Customer Service, and Honesty—are the foundation of our work and the standard by which we operate. As a member of our team, you are expected to demonstrate these values in every aspect of your role. This means delivering high-quality work, taking responsibility for your actions, providing exceptional service, and maintaining integrity in all interactions. Your commitment to these principles is essential to fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring the success of our organization and the community we serve.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Receives, processes and posts tax payments and issues receipts.
- Receives, processes and posts delinquent tax payments and issues receipts.
- Assists Deputy Tax Collector with delinquent accounts and processing refunds
- Assists Deputy Tax Collector with researching and processing garnishments; assists with adjustments.
- Research and identify delinquent taxpayers through various programs to assist in the collection of delinquent taxes.
- Maintain detailed and confidential records and files.
- Types a variety of correspondence, prepares letters and sends out notices.
- Creates and/or maintains departmental reports.
- Prepares daily cash report; balances cash drawer; prints a variety of reports pertaining to collections.
- Greet taxpayers in person or by telephone and assist them with taxes or tax records.
- Assists the public with the completion of standardized records and documents.
- Receives citizen's inquiries, complaints and service requests and resolves them within the framework of established policies, procedures, laws.
- Performs assigned functions as a Disaster Ready Team (DRT) member, if appointed or volunteer.
- Performs related tasks as required.
For completed education higher than a high school diploma, please attach your final transcript showing the date your degree was awarded.
Special Requirements
Successful completion of Fundamentals of Property Tax Collection and Property Tax Listing and Assessing within a two-year period.
Valid driver's license.
Salary will be determined by internal equity, candidate's qualifications, budget, and market considerations.
Salary : $19 - $25