Property Tax Clerk

STPSO

JOB DESCRIPTION

Department: Property Tax
Reports To: Property Tax Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Revision Date: 09/18/2025
Salary Range: $38,260.00 - $46,707.00

SUMMARY- Computes, classifies, records, and verifies numerical data for use in maintaining property
tax records for Finance by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be

assigned.

Communicates with public via phone or in person to handle inquiries involving property taxes. Searches

and retrieves information from data records, other documents, and various websites in response to specific
requests.

Verifies payment amounts in computer and collects payment. Makes change, posts checks, and issues
receipts to public in accordance with STPSO Cash Procedure Policy.

Maintains and balances individual cash drawer on a daily basis. Uses calculator to balance checks and

cash transactions to computer generated reports. Handles documents needed to make bank deposits.

Computes and records charges, refunds and assessment changes.

Compiles and sorts documents, such as invoices and checks, substantiating business transactions.

Records monetary amounts received and prepares reports of transactions.

Reconciles batch closeout report discrepancies and problems. Reviews computer printouts and makes

corrections.

Scans, imports, and quality controls property tax documents stored electronically.

Performs searches from various websites to perform duties required for accounts. Searches and retrieves
information from files, computer records, and other documents in response to specific requests.

Handles data input and research from various computer systems, according to appropriate procedures.

Accomplishes duty day responsibilities - vault duties, process incoming and outgoing mail and email,

locking/unlocking public access door, faxes and voicemails.

Assist Sales Tax and Occupational License departments by collecting monthly payments, boat taxes, new

applications, and license/liquor renewals.

Processes work requested for redemptions.

Generates return letters for inaccurate amounts, assessment numbers, or duplicate payments received.

Performs duties required for research of delinquent property tax accounts.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES - This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each

essential duty 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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE - High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Typing and 10-key calculator experience. Proficient with Adobe, Word, Excel and Outlook and is

comfortable with basic computer applications.

LANGUAGE SKILLS - Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to present information and

respond to questions from employees of organization. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret collection

reports, legal documents or governmental regulations. Must be proficient in the English language.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS – Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, and

percentages.

REASONING ABILITY - Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of

instructions furnished in written, or oral form. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and

draw valid conclusions.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS - Valid Louisiana Motor Vehicle Operator's

License; proof of residency of St. Tammany Parish (voters registration card); birth certificate (minimum
age of 18 years); Social Security Card.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be

met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger,
handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally

required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job

include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of

those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.