What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Analyst position at City of Sharonville?
NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
THE CITY OF SHARONVILLE
TAX ANALYST
NOTICE POSTING DATE: April 3, 2024
IMPORTANT: Applicants must fully comply with ALL requirements and provisions included in this Notice Of Employment Opportunity and must be able to demonstrate substantial compliance with all minimum qualifications included in the attached job description. Failure or inability to do so will result in disqualification from further participation in the application and/or employment procedures.
LEGAL COMPLIANCE: All provisions of this Notice Of Employment Opportunity and all pre-employment examination and/or skills assessment procedures are subject to all applicable provisions of The Rules And Regulations Of The Sharonville Civil Service Commission and/or any applicable provisions of The Ohio Revised Code.
NOTICE: The City Of Sharonville has a vacancy in the classification of Tax Analyst. This is a full- time position.
ADMINISTRATION OF APPLICATION AND EMPLOYMENT PROCEDURES: All provisions of this Notice Of Employment Opportunity will be administered and monitored by The Sharonville Civil Service Commission.
WAGES AND BENEFITS: Wages and benefits are very competitive. The pay rate for newly hired employees will be based on skills, education, job knowledge, and abilities. The current pay range is $21.89 per hour to $33.99 per hour. Paid vacation time, paid sick leave, an excellent retirement system, and other generous benefits will be discussed during the interview process.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Each applicant must (1) be at least 18 years of age on or before their submission of applications for employment (see next paragraph) AND (2) have attained a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) AND (3) be able to demonstrate a combination of training, education, and/or experience which demonstrates an understanding of customer service and problem solving.
APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT DEADLINE AND PROCEDURE: All applications for employment and all required supporting documentation must be received no later than 12:00 Noon on May 2, 2025. Applications for employment and all required supporting documentation received after this deadline will not be processed.
Beginning on the Notice Posting Date at the top of this Notice Of Employment Opportunity, applications for employment and all required attachments MUST be completed and submitted electronically through the City Of Sharonville Employment Portal at jobs.sharonville.org. Applications for employment and required supporting documentation submitted by U S Postal Service mail, any other delivery service, fax, e-mail, hand delivery, etc. will not be processed.
APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT DEADLINE AND PROCEDURE: Applications for employment and all required supporting documentation received. Beginning on the Notice Posting Date at the top of this Notice Of Employment Opportunity, applications for employment and all required attachments MUST be completed and submitted electronically through the City Of Sharonville Employment Portal at jobs.sharonville.org. Applications for employment and required supporting documentation submitted by U S Postal Service mail, any other delivery service, fax, e-mail, hand delivery, etc. will not be processed.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCEDURES: Applicants may be subject to a background check, a physical fitness examination, and/or a drug/alcohol screen as well as an evaluation of knowledge, abilities, and job-related skills of the applicant.
ACCOMMODATION: Any applicant who requires any special accommodation(s) for any phase of the application procedure MUST attach to their application for employment a written request that clearly indicates a complete description of any requested accommodation and the specific reason(s) for any requested accommodation. If any requested accommodation is for any type of medical condition, a statement from a doctor or other medical practitioner that generally describes the medical condition or the reason for the requested accommodation MUST be attached to the application for employment. Such medical statement must be dated no more than one year prior to the submission deadline for applications for employment. Substantiation may be required for requests for any accommodation(s) for reasons other than a medical condition.
CHANGE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION: If an applicant has a change of name, mailing address, phone number, e-mail address, etc. at any time from the date they submitted an application for employment until such time as the applicant’s name no longer appears on an employment eligible list (up to two years), it is the applicant’s responsibility to notify The Sharonville Civil Service Commission of such change by U S Postal Service certified mail or priority mail (no other notification method is permitted) to The Sharonville Civil Service Commission, 10900 Reading Road, Sharonville, OH 45241. The City Of Sharonville or The Sharonville Civil Service Commission will not make any effort to contact any applicant if contact cannot be made through the most recent information provided in writing by the applicant.
LEGAL COMPLIANCE: All provisions of this Notice Of Employment Opportunity and all pre-employment examination and/or skills assessment procedures are subject to all applicable provisions of The Rules And Regulations Of The Sharonville Civil Service Commission and/or any applicable provisions of The Ohio Revised Code.
The City Of Sharonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This notice issued by
The Sharonville Civil Service Commission
John Carlberg, Chairman
QUALIFICATIONS
- Completion of secondary education or G.E.D. with coursework in business and/or office procedures and related training and/or experience that indicates an advanced knowledge of office practices and procedures and a basic knowledge of arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages and decimals.
- Knowledge of local income taxes is desired.
- Must be able to be bonded via City’s risk insurance carrier.
LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- A valid driver’s license, must maintain insurability as set forth by the City’s motor vehicle liability insurance requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for purposes of 42 USC 12101):
- Greet visitors in person, answer telephone, receive and route messages; provide assistance to taxpayers and preparers regarding residential, withholding & net profit income tax issues; assist taxpayers with completion of all local forms and calculations of taxes; collect any related moneys due; answer inquiries and tax-related questions from the public or refer to the proper authority.
- Receive tax payments including taking payments at the front counter and post the information into the computer, prepare bank deposits; properly record and balance all collections. Verify tax deposits with the finance department.
- Maintain tax related records and documents (city residents, new businesses, records of receipts, tax returns, questionnaires, street addresses, etc.); enter data into computer; generate related reports. Register new taxpayers & work with other departments to update business and resident information.
- Print and mail bi-monthly tax bills, update resident information regarding returned mail.
- Prepare, print and mail various letters, memos, reports, etc. as well as make phone contact with taxpayers and tax preparers.
- Perform related clerical duties: open, sort and distribute mail; prepare mailings of tax forms and business packets, miscellaneous typing; filing, scanning and retrieval of stored files/records; etc.
- Have excellent organizational skills and be self- motivated to assist the Tax Administrator & other tax analysts with reports & projects as needed or assigned.
- Attend related meetings and seminars as directed by the Tax Administrator
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Abide by the Standards of Conduct as defined by City Administration.
- Perform other duties as assigned or necessary for the operation of the Finance Department.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE CHARACTERISTICS:
- Knowledge of: Accounting, customer service, basic knowledge of arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages and decimals.
- Skill in: Computer skills, with experience in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel preferred; 10-key proficiency; and the ability to work with tax related computer software.
- Ability to: Prioritize and complete multiple projects while handling routine tasks. Maintain complex and confidential records; lift up to 25 pounds from floor to overhead; sit or stand for long periods. Ability to communicate well with the public, as well as staff members.
Note: In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this is considered to be light work.
This position description in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the position incumbent. My signature below signifies that I have reviewed and understand the contents of my position description.
Salary : $22 - $34
