Administrative Assistant - Brunswick County Tax Administration

How to Apply

In order to be considered for this position, an application must be submitted online via Brunswick County's Career Opportunities website located at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/brunswicknc.

About this Opportunity

Brunswick County is currently accepting applications for an Administrative Assistant II to join our Tax Department. TheAdministrative Assistant performs a variety of clerical, technical, and administrative duties in support of the collection of County taxes.

Responsibilities include: independently preparing correspondence, management reports, and agenda items for commissioner meetings; coordination of tax matters with nineteen municipalities; assisting with county billing processes; coordinating the municipal billing processes; purchasing office materials; preparing tax releases; maintaining tax office equipment and assignments; preparing legal notices for the newspaper and county website; preparing work requests for Operation Services and Fire Fee Administration; and serving as a technical liaison between the Tax Office, vendors, and County IT Department.

Work also involves providing professional customer service in relaying information, taking messages, and/or routing calls to the appropriate personnel. The ability to produce accurate, on-time, high quality outputs while working under pressure is essential.

If you are a customer focused individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities while exercising independent judgement and initiative in all phases of work, we’d love to talk to you! This position reports to the Tax Administrator.

Education and Experience

Associate degree in business administration, accounting, or related field AND two (2) plus years of experience in clerical/administrative work; OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities. Experience can be substituted for education; however, education cannot be substituted for experience.

• Valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver License required.
• Fundamental knowledge of Real Property Appraisal, UNC School of Government Property Tax Listing and Assessing in North Carolina, Listing, Assessment and Taxation of Property in North Carolina highly desirable.
• Knowledge of Machinery Act of North Carolina preferred.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office software, including Word and Excel.

Physical Requirements
Must be physically able to operate a variety of automated office machines including computers, telephones, calculators, copiers, facsimile machines, etc. Must be physically able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

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

General Information

Brunswick County is a vibrant coastal community located in southeastern North Carolina with approximately 47 miles of idyllic beaches and an abundance of quaint countryside. While consistently ranked one of the fastest-growing counties in North Carolina, Brunswick County is steeped in history and hospitality, and both residents and visitors enjoy a laid-back atmosphere, close-knit community, and plenty of coastal charm.

Brunswick County provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Brunswick County is required by law to verify identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired. Brunswick County participates in E-Verify to determine employment eligibility to work in the United States.

All positions with Brunswick County require a valid Driver's License and candidate must be current on Brunswick County taxes. A background check and drug screening will be conducted with a contingent offer of any position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.18 - $29.94 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $30